When pioneers were headed West, they carried their personal property in wagons and handcarts. The wagons and handcarts had wheels made of wood with a metal band around the wheel to hold it together. After miles of pounding against rocks and hard earth, the wood in the wheels would become compressed from the impact and the metal rims would begin to get loose. In order to prevent the wheels from falling apart, when the trail master noticed the rims getting loose he would look for a body of water, lake or stream, and have the wagon train pull into the water and sit. After a few hours, the wooden wheels would soak up water, the wood expanded and the rims would become tight once again ready for more travel.
We are each on our own personal journey, our own wagon train. Life tends to have challenging, rocky tough trails at times. We may become tired, irritable, frustrated. Etc., our rims are becoming loose. It is wise for each of us, every so often, to pull into the water and soak to tighten up our rims. We need to take some time for ourselves and remember just why we do what we do. Take time from the rush and stresses of life. Sit and regenerate. Do something pleasant that helps us rest and regenerate.
Are your rims getting loose?
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