Why do we keep knocking at doors that are closed to us? Why, when we have been explicitly told not to try to go through a particular door, that entry won’t be permitted, do we keep on pushing at it hoping it will open?
Perhaps it is because we know that while it may be closed, it is not locked. We can hear a voice on the other side which seems to be suggesting we enter, see a sliver of light at the bottom of this apparently closed door. We think that if we can just find the right secret knock or can slide a message under it that explains why we want to come in, that it will creak open and behind it will be the chance to explain why shutting it wasn’t necessary in the first place.
At first glance, these doors may seem impossible to get through, but the solution or opportunity may be within reach if we are willing to try. The “lock” is often our own fear, hesitation, or assumption that the door is impenetrable, permanently sealed.. Maybe all it needs is a push, take the initiative, take action rather than passively accepting defeat. This might mean trying again after failure.
The question is, how much are we prepared to risk? Closed doors can reveal surprises that might be good or bad, the probability of pain against pleasure is high. So, to push or not to push?
The Playhouse 
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