If only one thing remains constant, it is change...

Change. People getting together, people growing apart. It happens. We as humans expend so much energy looking to interact. No man is an island unto himself, or so the quote goes. When I think about the things that are getting ready to happen, I feel so excited, overwhelmed, humbled, scared and a million other things all at once. In order for us to grow as individuals, we have to change. Running water becomes stagnant when it stops moving. Sometimes change can be brought about by a major upheaval in your life. A divorce, death of a loved one, a birth, loss of a job, starting a new job. Sometimes, we have an epiphany, a divine revelation that things are going to, and must change. We might take steps to control the change so that we feel comfortable with the pace. This is certainly a luxury that most people are not able to have. Don’t be afraid to stand on the edge and look over the side. You can always take a step or two back. I read the back of some guy’s T-shirt once and it read, “If you’re not standing on the edge, you’re taking up too much room”. I thought to myself that that point of view is pretty extreme. Now that I’ve grown older (and wiser – yes, I know: that phrase again!), I can see the wisdom in this. You never really live until you step into the unknown, if even for just a second. The dreams of youth are the regrets of maturity, I’ve heard it said. I’m not sure if that is entirely accurate. I dreamed my whole life of being a professional musician. I wanted to play drums full-time and to make a good living doing it. Even though I haven’t had my name in lights, I’ve made some pretty good money playing drums. So, technically, I’ve been a professional musician for years, just not a famous one. If you get paid to do a job, you are a professional. Sometimes I tell people (for my own amusement) that I am a “local” celebrity. What the heck does that mean? It means that some people know me because I play drums with various bands. Does it impress people? Not much. But it sure makes me laugh! I’ve never been afraid to take on challenges and “blaze the trail” of my own life. When I switched professions at 37, I was scared to death. People generally don’t transition into a new profession that late in the game. I am very fortunate that I was successful at such a radical change.
I have been offered the Dean of Student Services position and I’m happy to report that I have accepted. So having said all that (and nothing at all), thanks for being great students. I will teach out the classes I have for this session and then assume the Dean of Student Services position at the end of this five weeks. I’m glad that I’m not leaving you entirely. I’ll be here for you, just in a different capacity. Actually, I’ll be able to better serve your needs, in my opinion. All you have to do is knock on my door.
I’ll still be writing this blog, so keep checking back for my “adventures at SJVC”.
Peace…you guys totally rock!