Do you find yourself putting your foot down?  Do you find yourself in need of firmly
stating your case?  If so, then you have
stepped out of the flow and planted yourself on the shoreline.  There is nothing wrong with taking a
position, but it takes effort to remain there when the river around you so
easily continues on its way.  You may
think you are right.  In fact, you are
most likely convinced of it, but look there on the opposite shore and you will
see another firmly entrenched.  In fact,
you are surrounded by those who have temporarily forgotten that the main body
from which they have emerged is still flowing. 
Go for a swim, why don’t you?  Test
the waters and see how it feels to simply flow.