Entrenched

Do you find yourself putting your foot down?  Do you find yourself in need of firmly stating your case?  If so, then you have stepped out of the flow and planted yourself on the shoreline.  There is nothing wrong with taking a position, but it takes effort to remain there when the river around you so easily continues on its way.  You may think you are right.  In fact, you are most likely convinced of it, but look there on the opposite shore and you will see another firmly entrenched.  In fact, you are surrounded by those who have temporarily forgotten that the main body from which they have emerged is still flowing.  Go for a swim, why don’t you?  Test the waters and see how it feels to simply flow.