A Few Thoughts: An unlocked door, or an open window?
If I should leave my front door unlocked, is that an open invitation for anyone to walk in without knocking? If I find an open window of opportunity, do I have the choice to enter or not? So, what's the difference?
An unlocked door requires a decision first whether to take action based on unforeseen circumstances. An open window reveals what lies within.
A border is first a door, but even if it is unlocked, one is expected to knock first, and wait to be invited in. A window is not a border, it is the opportunity to experience what is on the other side. Sometimes all you have to do is put a leg up, and pull yourself through. It takes more effort than simply turning a knob, or pulling a handle, and walking in. With an open window the goal is in sight. With a closed door there is ambiguity. Barging in unannounced will get you through the doorway with surprised looks, and grimmacing faces. Peering in, and being seen first let's the other side know your intention of being let in or simply checking out the view from your side of the opening. Opportunities, like open windows don't happen every day, but they leave us with better chances of getting another view without harmful circumstances. Barging in limits our chances of ever coming back in again. Which would you choose?
Good Day Ya'll!
D. Witt 2/2426
