The Certainty of a Snowball Fight: A Lesson from the Past

Dear friends, today I want to share a story from my youth, a story that taught me a valuable lesson about certainty. It was a cold winter’s day, and the ground was blanketed with fresh, untouched snow. The perfect setting for a snowball fight.

The Preparation

My friends and I, we were a competitive bunch. We spent hours crafting the perfect snowballs, each one a potential missile in the impending battle. We built forts, strategized, and prepared for the onslaught. There was a sense of certainty in our preparation. We were sure of our victory.

The Battle

As the first snowball was thrown, our certainty wavered. The battle was chaotic, unpredictable. Snowballs flew from every direction, and our carefully crafted strategies crumbled. Our certainty, it seemed, was misplaced.

The Lesson

And here, my friends, is where the lesson lies. Life, much like a snowball fight, is unpredictable. We can prepare, strategize, and be certain of our plans, but the outcome is never guaranteed. Certainty is comforting, but it can also be misleading. It can blind us to the possibilities and the opportunities that lie in the unexpected.

So, let’s embrace the uncertainty. Let’s welcome the snowballs life throws at us. Because it’s in the midst of the battle, in the heart of the chaos, that we truly learn, grow, and find our strength.

Remember, my friends, certainty is a warm blanket, but uncertainty is the fire that keeps us moving. Embrace it, learn from it, and let it guide you.

Until next time, keep warm and keep learning.

Kev