I haven’t forgotten about flying. Quite the contrary. But the world around me has been rapidly changing, both in and out of work. Some would suggest for the better, some for the worse. At the end of the day, change is the buzzword. And boy is it buzzing.
For the last couple months I’ve been fairly uncertain what my future of flying would be like. Actually, I’ve been worried about my future of employed life. My bank has been going through tremendous changes, and we’re still not even over the hump yet. But I’m happy to report that the future looks bright, I have a job, and I will indeed be able to pursue flying lessons.
Not tomorrow. Not next week. But it will happen.
So right now, while I’m waiting to get up in the air, I’ve decided to order the Sporty’s DVDs. They’re an investment I’m sure will pay off in the end, and at the very least I’ll be ironing out my book skills while waiting for my next chance to get back up in the air.
I’ll end with my favorite Japanese kotowaza (proverb) and an explanation of why it fits right now.
塵も積もれば山となる
chiri mo tsumoreba yama no naru
Literally it means ‘even specks of dust can gather to form a mountain’ but if you were to look for an English equivalent it would most likely be ‘great oaks from little acorns grow’. I prefer the dust reference because as I learn, every bit of new information comes together, taking me to a higher level. Patience is essential.
These days, I have plenty at hand.