Cold winter night, swirling winds, full moon. A sharp thunderous crack. Silence. A massive crashing thud. The large pine crashed onto the house. Quiet. Everyone safe. A close call.
Yes, there is damage to the outer structure. A weeping cherry decimated. No stunning spring blossoms. Massive clean-up to come. Other trees to be removed. Repairs, how bad, not sure? Insurance in place. Inconvenience. The past longing. The future, trepidation. The present, everyone is safe.
You lost the customer. The factory burned down. Key employees left. A major cyber attack. A pandemic has hit. Disruption, inconvenience, a set-back, alternate actions, time wasted, uncertainty.
The organization is still intact. You have other customers. Your core team is energized. Opportunity. Alternate plans. A rethink. Not the status quo. Possibilities.
The tree did hit the house. Do we re-scape? Should we add the addition? What are the options? Do we move? Winds continue to swirl.
You have a setback. There is uncertainty. What is your new plan? Where are your opportunities? With certainty, you are not going back to the day before the night with the full moon and the large pine tree. Think possibilities. Think forward.
