In the Slatton's Christmas card, Michelle mentions how a concept she learned in the book, The Monkey and the Fish, helped her forge through a busy 2010.
The author, Dave Gibbons, writes about "the art of being water: to be fluid like water, which takes on the shape of whatever container it is placed in."
Michelle's interpretation of this, in her everyday life, meant being open to new things and new ways of doing things and responding exuberantly and artfully to the new circumstances. The Slatton's had an eventful year which included one wedding and an engagement, so Michelle's "be fluid like water" mantra was life changing.
Since everyone experiences change, the "being fluid" concept is probably a great model for all of us. I'm certain it could benefit me! If I can choose between being fluid like water or rigid like a stone wall, how much better off if I can 'go with the flow' of things. My kids would definitely prefer the fluid mother.
I loved Michelle's musings on how the whole notion of being fluid helped her in 2010; taking her places she never imagined and allowing God a chance to have more control over her life. So, in alliance with Michelle, I'm planning to give this "being fluid" concept a try in 2011! Who knows what opportunities might take shape?
"Be Liquid. When you pour water into a glass, it takes the shape of the glass. Pour it into a teapot and it takes the shape of the teapot. Water can flow. Be water. Be liquid." -Dave Gibbons
