Boxes come in handy for a variety of reasons and tasks.
Take the gift box. You know the kind you ask for at the retailer where gift wrapping is offered for special occasions. Or the kind you can buy at Christmas time for shirts or small gifts. They sometimes come collapsed until they are ready to be used. And once the box is wrapped in pretty paper and decorated with a bow, it has taken on a whole new look!
Then there's the packing box. The one you see U-haul selling for folks getting ready to move from one place of business or residence to another. These are often extra sturdy for packing just about anything. They make what would be a monumental task a whole lot easier and more convenient.
How about the shipping box. These come in all shapes and sizes depending on what item is enclosed, often with shipping foam or air filled plastic to keep things protected and in place.
The file box is a must for home and business offices to keep files in order so it's easy to find what you're looking for when you need it (unless of course, you don't have a very good filing system; but that's not the fault of the file box. ;)). Now they come in different colors to match the decor in whatever room you keep them in. Some are portable with a carrying handle so you can bring them with you for convenience.
There is, no doubt, a place for boxes.
Have you ever heard someone say, "I like to think 'outside the box'"? Generally, when I see that statement, I often associate it with open minded thinking, outside the status quo. Those who come up with new ideas or innovative ways of doing things often think outside the box.
'Boxy' thinking can often hold us back from from our full potential. Has there ever been a time where you have felt like you needed a change, a move to a broader way of thinking, or a refresh from the place you occupy?
Frustration can set into our minds and spirits when we attempt to stay where we are for too long. Perhaps it's a good time to step back and access where you've been and where you want to be. If you find you're not satisfied with the progress you're making or with the goals you have reached (or not reached), it may be a good time to step out of your 'box' and BREAK OUT!
Try something new. Get excited about the possibilities of getting from point A to point B. You never know where a refreshed way of thinking might take you.
Boxes have their place. My cat Sophie certainly enjoys inspecting any that come through our front door and playing hide and seek in them. But she doesn't like staying in one for very long. It's too confining. She likes her freedom.
Are you ready to Break Out and start thinking 'outside the box'?
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