Courage to Leave

"We, like the birds, are meant to fly and sing -- that's all -- and all our plans and schemes are twigs of nest that, once outgrown, we leave." Mark Nepo

In a professional setting a friend of mine, who was requesting some changes in the work environment, was told by his supervisor that sometimes a person just has to have the courage to leave an untenable situation.  That is true.  We can try to change things to be more positive and supportive, but - if we are unable to do that - the next thing for us is either to accept the situation as it is - or leave.  It is true in professional settings, it is true in relationships, and it is true in social settings.  People spend a lot of time trying to change and mold other people to their desires.  That is an impossible task for everyone involved.  Sometimes a person might choose to remain in the situation; and, if so, it is important that the person accept the situation and the persons in it.  Other times it is important to walk away.  We may have outgrown the situation.