Have You Found The Right Hat?
The picture above is of me wearing my latest Tennessee hat. As you can see I look pretty darn cool.
I get two or three of these every year. They always feel and look good when I am trying them on. The problem is that once I have them for a little bit, I find some flaw in them. Either it fits a bit too tight on the back of my head or the bill is too short, too long or I can’t get it bend just right.
Do you know what happens next?
I’m on the search for another hat.
I have perfectly good hats left behind in the dust of searching for a better hat.
In other words, I’m not content with my hat. I’m not satisfied.
That may be fine with hats, but it becomes a problem if it seeps into every other part of my life.
We can get to the point where we allow the minor imperfections in relationships become major. We search for better relationships. What we end up finding are other relationships that have other imperfections.
It could be a church. Something minor becomes major. You’re on the search for a new church.
I’m not saying that you may not have to end some relationships. I’m not saying that there aren’t times you may have to search for a new church.
I’m just saying that you don’t have to always be looking for better ones. You may have problems with the ones you have. The “better” ones will have their own issues, problems and imperfections.
The next hat won’t be perfect.
There’s no such thing.
What “hat” are you searching for?
Bono sang, “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.” it’s easy to use something up and then move on to the next thing. I do it often with worship songs. Great reminder today!
I have to get all of my hats (I only have 3) at http://www.bigheadcaps.com. They have “headwear for the cranially endowed.”
They hide scars too, I bet.
1) I think the issue with your never-ending hat search might have something to do with the team… just sayin’
2) Amen. As long as churches are made up of humans, there won’t be a perfect church. Thank God that Jesus laid down His life for His church despite our imperfections.
Stephen, to point 1 , I cannot comprehend what you are saying.
Fact: I have always looked mildly stupid in hats.
Per your question: I think the “hat” I’m looking for is my job/career. Even though I know I want to be a writer, getting that to work has been and will continue to be a work in process.
It’s going to happen for you. Maybe not exactly when you want it, but it will happen.
I think you might be describing maturity here, which is not jaded but realistic, and has a sense of humor about the shortcomings one sees. After all, one is not perfect either, is one?
I’m with Kevin. My hat is career. I still don’t know what I’m supposed to be when I grow up…or maybe I do but want it to pay more…not sure…I need to try on more hats.
I’m always in search of the perfect cup of coffee. I have to drink LOTS of coffee in my quest.
Great point, Larry. I think sometimes when we aren’t satisfied there is deeper issue going on.
Eileen, that point may become a huge point in the eBook I am beginning to write.
You just inspired me to buy a hat off Amazon. Good job man. haha. I have been a White Sox fan for YEARS, but had to quit cheering them on b/c Ozzie Guillen frustrated me so much. Now that Ventura is the manager (one of my fav players) I am officially cheering for them again. Plus, my old white sox hat shrunk after years of wear and was nasty. Time for a new one!!
I understand. I do like Ventura, but I especially love when he got whupped by Nolan Ryan.
I’ll admit that was pretty epic…hahaha