Stay Plugged In

There is a system of thought out there that says ‘If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!” I agree with that. But I can also see the wisdom of the idea that if you aren’t growing then you’re dying. That means that you can’t stay the same by repeating the same thing over and over.


But what I don’t get is for someone who is affiliated with a group of people that like to have fun together, that enjoy each other and that challenge each other on their ideas or behaviors when they don’t seem appropriate, to stop meeting with them.

This group described above is an example of the principle called iron sharpens iron and that means you become like the people you associate with. Ideally the group contains others that can help you learn and grow beyond your current level.

You indicate your agreement with what the group stands for by your attendance and participation with the group as well as your willingness to accept their suggestions, advice and / or criticisms.

Why would you stop attending a group like the one above after several years? I guess there could be a number of reasons from a disagreement with one or more of the group members, something or someone else gets your attention or interest, or you find your beliefs are changing and aren’t the same as the group members. There also may be some other reasons.

Some advice that was given back in the early days of Ancient Greece is applicable I think. The advice is to ‘know thyself’. Good advice but it isn’t always easy to figure everything out for yourself. You can save time and heartache by heeding the advice of others who know you, who have already gone down the path that you are moving down or learn from others who are more knowledgeable in areas that you aren’t. Just as your group can do.

Trusting only in yourself may not be the best approach.