Embracing the Unfamiliar: A Lesson in Visionary Thinking

Dear friends, today I want to share a story from my youth, a tale of the first time I experienced snow. This story is not just about a young boy’s first encounter with the frosty wonder of winter, but also a lesson in visionary thinking.

The First Snowfall

As a young lad growing up in the sun-drenched plains of Australia, snow was a concept as foreign to me as the dark side of the moon. I had seen it in books and on the telly, but never had I felt its icy touch or seen its pristine beauty firsthand.

Then, one winter, my family and I travelled to the snowy peaks of New Zealand. I remember stepping out of the airport and being greeted by a world transformed. The landscape was blanketed in a sea of white, a sight so different from the red dirt and eucalyptus trees of my homeland.

The Lesson in the Snow

At first, I was apprehensive. The unfamiliar can often be intimidating. But as I watched the snowflakes dance in the air, something within me stirred. I realized that this unfamiliar landscape held endless possibilities for exploration and discovery.

And so, I embraced the snow. I built snowmen, I had snowball fights, I even tried my hand at skiing. I discovered a world of joy and wonder in the unfamiliar, simply because I chose to see the possibilities rather than the obstacles.

Applying Visionary Thinking

Friends, this is the essence of visionary thinking. It’s about embracing the unfamiliar, about seeing the potential in the new and the unknown. It’s about looking beyond the immediate challenges and focusing on the opportunities that lie ahead.

Whether you’re facing a new project at work, a move to a new city, or even a global pandemic, remember the lesson of the snow. Embrace the unfamiliar. Look beyond the immediate challenges and see the opportunities. Be a visionary.

Remember, life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but about learning to dance in the snow.

Until next time,

Kev