breaking these chains, a photo by Lillybet Magdalena on Flickr.
There are all
kinds of breaks in life. Some of them are good, some of them are not. Some offer
sanctuary or retreat. Others show only shattered pieces, divided territories.
Things can
break accidentally. Or they can be planned break-ups.
We can break
things because we’re angry. We can break them because we’re inattentive. We can
break them because we need a change. We can break hearts just as well as we can
break glasses. We can break from tradition just as easily as we can take a
break from each other.
People all the
time reach some kind of breaking point.
A break-up,
break down, break away, break forth, break open, break time.
Breaking can
be good. Separating ourselves from the mainstream of our lives is vital to our
capacity for change. For understanding ourselves and others.
We have to
know how to break to know how to build.
So, as we get
ready for the annual March break next week, I hope the occasion presents many
positive opportunities for trying something new. For separating ourselves from
the main.
To reach our
breaking point knowing it’s our building point.
~ Aidan M.D. Ware
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Some great
activities to check out in GUELPH can be found on the fabulous SNAP GUELPH
site.
Also, the Guelph Cultural Arts Festival launches on March 10 with a range of activities and
discussions.
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