Moments — reflections in the window
One day it was there and the next day it wasn't — what had looked like a successful small business was now empty. The sign in the window didn't offer any insight as to why but rather that the owner was off to his next adventure.
ON TO THE NEXT ONE
It may have been the result of an increase in square footage or maybe the new competition that was literally two doors down (or maybe one of the dozens of other issues that face a business each and every day). Whatever the reason, all that was left was a hand written sign in the window and the reflections of a business that once was
This hasn't been the only one of late — there is an obvious transition going on between the old and the new in the neighbourhood.
As I mentioned, I can only hazard a guess to why this happened, but after reading the last line on the notice I can't help believe that the why is secondary to the acknowledgement that things happen, and that you have to keep moving forward.
ON TO THE NEXT ONE
It is a reminder that "no one" said it was easy, and that things are not destined to go your way, and what is "working so well today" may not "work so well tomorrow"... it is a reminder to move forward no matter what has happened.
And I suppose, a reminder that how you handle a situation is really a reflection of you.
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Jerry Fletcher
5 years ago #4
Graham, Feel free to use it. Any of us that provide counsel to businesses see this over an over. Risk aversion seems to be the mantra for ever greater numbers of middle managers.
Graham🐝 Edwards
5 years ago #3
That is brilliant Jerry Fletcher... do you mind if I use it!!!
Graham🐝 Edwards
5 years ago #2
just keep swimming ... just keep swimming ... thx Ren\u00e9e \ud83d\udc1d Cormier
Jerry Fletcher
5 years ago #1