You probably remember the story of Allice in Wonderland. It was one of my favorites growing up. I think most of us can appreciate the wildly active imagination it evokes. 

One scene in particular was my favorite. And now as an adult it comes back with a totally different poignancy. Poor Alice, usually a normal 5' something-or-other, is now just 3-inches tall, and talking to a caterpillar. Not a very tolerant one at that. Wow, her world's completely upside down.

Ever been there before? Your world is upside down and you're not exactly sure who you are? Or who you should be? I sure have. 

Alice sure has a lot of judgments about being 3-inches tall. "After all, 3-inches is such a wretched height," she says. Well, I don't think Alice really gave 3-inches much of a chance! 

How often do we judge new circumstances or life experiences, without looking at them fully first? How often do we see the opportunities? Like Alice, we just want things to go back to the way they were. This post is a gentle reminder that there is opportunity out there, usually staring us right in the face. Life changes. That's what it does. And with wisdom, we can flow with the changes, rather than kick against the pricks. 

Let's be like the caterillar, living in full truth of himself. Doing what he does, in full appreciation of who he is and his place in life. When it was time for him to change, he did. Sure it was with a dramatic puff of smoke, but in one moment he was a caterpillar, doing what caterpillars do. The next he was a butterfly, doing what butterflies do.

One last lesson from Alice... Life is full of wisdom, but it's also full of nonsense. Enjoy!

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