The process of learning is a constantly shifting sea. Some days are calm, information coming in smooth with each pull of the oar. But some days are a tempest of waves. The information coming on so fast that the boat feels as if it will sink. It shakes, beliefs and values being pummeled by the wind of new facts, the old crew drowning in countless waves of contradicting information.
And sometimes, knowledge wrecks the boat, sends it crashing on the reefs of some lonely island. Then the crew must start to rebuild, trying to find the pieces that can be salvaged. They pull out some of the planks, ropes, maybe even the mast, and then begin the hunt for wood to rebuild the boat. Choosing stronger wood, praying that when they are done it will not wreck again. Searching through the jungle for the best parts they can find.
Even though the boat has wrecked, they gladly work, side by side. The work and work until a new boat has been finished and ready to sail. Then they get back on board and prepare to continue the voyage ahead. They do this because they know that the lands they have yet to reach are worth sailing for, are worth wrecking for, are worth changing for. They sail on to a new day, a new adventure, maybe even a new storm.
No comments:
Post a Comment