Are You In Section 208?
I recently heard in a podcast (The Passion Podcast – highly recommended) about “Section 208″ and the concept really stuck with me. Basically, “Section 208″ is an analogy for the tough spots in life. If you have ever been to a sporting event or a concert and sat in the nosebleed section, you can relate easily to the concept of “Section 208.” When you are in the nosebleed section at a concert or other event, you can sometimes feel as you aren’t as connected as the people near the stage or that you’re alone in the corner and you are simply listening to the music, not interacting with it.
The same thing can happen in life. We go through life and we sometimes feel like we are trapped in section 208, away from the world, alone, and desolate. The world seems to be passing us by while we are standing still.
But, it doesn’t have to stay that way. There are plenty of things that you can do to get back down to the front of the concert and back into the interaction of life. Maybe you need to release some stress in your life (job or other obligation), renew a friendship that was lost, or connect with other people. Join a club, team, or church group. Living life in community is a great feeling.
Today’s Challenge: What do you need to do today to get out of section 208 or make sure that you don’t wind up there? What steps are you going to take to ensure that you interact with life and not let the world pass you by?
If you have moved from the nosebleed section to the front row in life, how did you do it? What advice do you have for others? Share with us in the comments!