4 Ways


 Patching the Old or Creating Something New?

Most of us spend a lot of time trying to fix things—

old routines, worn-out systems, familiar patterns.

There’s value in that.

But sometimes, the issue isn’t what’s broken…

it’s what no longer has the capacity to hold what’s new.



In this reflection, I explore a simple but powerful idea drawn from the teachings of Jesus—one that applies whether you’re thinking about your life, your work, or your leadership:

👉 Growth doesn’t always come from patching the old.

👉 Sometimes it requires creating something new.

If you’ve ever felt like what used to work just isn’t working anymore, this may resonate.

📖 Go deeper (reflection + discussion):

👉 https://tomsims.substack.com/p/four-ways-people-respond-to-jesus-66a

📖 Read the full article:

👉 https://medium.com/@tomsims/patching-the-old-or-creating-something-new-a5db4b0fca0c?sk=e1a037662770b7288dce3cfaacb4871e

Question:

Where in your life are you trying to patch something that may need to be replaced?

#PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #Growth #Change #Mindset #SpiritualGrowth #FaithInAction #WorkLife #SelfImprovement

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