We face many turning points in life. Some are giant, arduous turns and others are simple turns. Nevertheless, life is full of turning points.
As I continue with my family history research, I have noticed turning points in people's lives. As I notice those turning points through data, stories, and images, it's easy to see that some turning points are quite positive and others not-so-positive. Why the difference?
In one story I examined, there was a critical death that may have played a role in a troubling turn in the road. Perhaps the person never recovered from the death of a loved one. In another story, the turn seemed to be gradual like the way a snowball collects snow when you push it around--the change may have crept up on the person until it was bigger than they could handle. With positive change, it seemed like people grasped new interests and invested themselves into good living in new ways. This created positive change.
In thinking about turning points, I believe it is critical to be aware that change is happening, and to think about how to make the change positive rather than negative. Look for mentors, read stories about how others have met with a similar change, reframe, and revise. Onward.
As I continue with my family history research, I have noticed turning points in people's lives. As I notice those turning points through data, stories, and images, it's easy to see that some turning points are quite positive and others not-so-positive. Why the difference?
In one story I examined, there was a critical death that may have played a role in a troubling turn in the road. Perhaps the person never recovered from the death of a loved one. In another story, the turn seemed to be gradual like the way a snowball collects snow when you push it around--the change may have crept up on the person until it was bigger than they could handle. With positive change, it seemed like people grasped new interests and invested themselves into good living in new ways. This created positive change.
In thinking about turning points, I believe it is critical to be aware that change is happening, and to think about how to make the change positive rather than negative. Look for mentors, read stories about how others have met with a similar change, reframe, and revise. Onward.