WHY “ORDINARY” VACATIONS FAIL
Why do “ordinary” vacations seem doomed to fail? More importantly, it’s worth reconsidering whether or not they are even right for your family! The Walt Disney company has built a worldwide business out of claiming to manufacture “magic.” They focus on positive experiences and making memories. A Disney theme park offers something for any age group or interest: roller coasters, play areas, fantastic food, and even themed shopping. A cruise might seem like an easy win for a vacation. Activities are everywhere, the food is good, and there are some incredible views. How can this possibly fall short of a magical time together for your family? We could list a dozen other examples... from beach trips and resorts to camping and hiking. In fact, tourism is a 7 trillion dollar industry. There’s nothing wrong with any of these fun activities, but in and of themselves, they are not usually helpful or healthy for families. The heart of the problem is a fundamental belief that vacation will automatically help your family grow closer, help you relax, and will naturally relieve the normal stress of life. Unfortunately vacation just can’t withstand that kind of expectation and pressure. At the end of the day a family vacation is just a location and a program. It might be an amazing location and an astounding program but what you make of it is the real key. The magic doesn’t just happen on its own. Vacation has to be more than just relaxation (i.e. doing nothing) and having fun! But it gets even worse. Not only do we put huge expectations on vacation, but many people don’t even do them! They spend their entire year working hard and building up stress only to never relive it. People work more hours today than at any point in history even though we have more benefits, more paid time off, and more vacation days than ever before!
BUT HERE’S THE GREAT NEWS. YOUR VACATION (ASSUMING YOU TAKE ONE) CAN BE THAT AMAZING TIME OF CONNECTION, RELAXATION, FUN, AND EVEN GROWTH IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THAT YOU’VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF. ALL IT TAKES IS A VACATION WITH A PURPOSE. IT MEANS USING THIS AMAZING RESOURCE OF PAID TIME OFF AND MAXIMIZING IT WITH A POWERFUL GOAL.
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