Richness In Depth

I recently witnessed a beautiful sunrise.
The darkness of the night sky on the horizon was broached by a thin strip of deep pink and gray.
As the not very wide strip of light began to edge westward across the sky it was rich and thick with color.
The contrast of the dark on either side of the line of pink made the color seem more brilliant and vibrant.
I was thinking how beautiful it was to watch. I also anticipated how gorgeous it was going to be as the sun continued to rise and the rich color spread across the sky.

But to my surprise, as the light spread across the horizon it diluted its beauty.

That is when the thought struck me: There is a richness that only comes with depth.

When we spread ourselves too thin, we lose.
Now I understand we need to diversify. I understand life forces us to multi-task just to get through an ordinary day. I am not diminishing or disregarding that aspect of our life and culture.

What I was reminded of by this beautiful visual message from God is that some things are only experienced by having a depth of knowledge, understanding, and perspective.

Somethings God has for us are not available "in the shallow end of the pool".

It is wonderful to have hundreds of friends. But it doesn't compare to having 1 friend with shared experiences and memories created during a 30 year relationship. It's not the same as having a best friend who fully knows you and fully accepts you for who you are, as you are. It's not the same as having 1 person that you can be completely vulnerable with and accountable to.

Over the years and in various jobs I have worked I have experienced the same principle. Some times there are situations that can only be dealt with successfully by someone with a depth of knowledge and experience that others lack.

This principle can apply in so many areas. Tell my how it fits in your life

What is the area that you need to focus on right now to gain that kind of depth?
Is it a relationship with your spouse or other family member?
Is it developing a skill set associated with your job/career?
Is it ....

I would love to hear your story and the challenge you face