Transitions

Right now we are in a time period of transitions.  We are transitioning from spring to summer. School is beginning summer break for some, others are graduating and beginning a new time in their lives. It makes me stop and ponder life once again.  It seems that life is full of transitions.  Some of these transitions are positive and some are perceived as negative.  Most transitions in our lives are not even directly caused by us.  The key to me is how we respond to the transitions.

During a transition time I think that there are a series of questions that we can ask which might assist us in our response to the transitions:

1)  What benefits can be found in this transition?

2)  How will others benefit in this transition?

3)  Where can growth occur during this transition?

4)  How can I minimize what may be perceived as negative impacts of this transition?

5)  Am I managing this transition period or am I being passive during this transition period?

6)  Where is the Lord in the midst of this transition?

I am sure that there are many other questions that may assist.  I would be very interested in hearing some that you might add to this list. 

I think the key to successful transitions is naming what the transitions are, identifying the positive elements of the transition, and being actively involved in the transition.