Sometimes life provides you with a clear path. You know where to go. You know what to do. You trust what comes next.
Every once in awhile you may have to stop and look at the map. You get familiar with your surroundings. You decide which road to take. You get comfortable with where it’s going and you know how to get back if you make a wrong turn.
Sometimes you take one wrong turn, and then another, and another until you are completely disoriented. Tired. Confused. Lost. And there is no map to guide you. Which way will you go next? What’s around the corner? How will you survive out there in that big, scary, uncertain world? How will you return back to yourself? Who will you become when you get back on your path?
Some things along your path are incredibly clear. Ah! You get it. You simply know – what to do, where to go, and who you are – and that feels really good. But then, there are other times in life that are cloudy, unseen, unheard, raw, confusing – and you have a choice to walk on by or sit on the rock awhile, and look a little deeper, until you discover the beauty within and all around you.
Sometimes you let others lead the way, and other times you know when to follow your own path. Sometimes you go at it alone, and other times you need the loving support of family and friends to carry you through.
As you are searching and exploring the rough terrain, you may get muddy. You’ll have to get your hands dirty. You’ll have to dig and search and be patient and trust the process of life. It might be really hard work.
But with time, dedication, and an openness to receive the support and love you need, you will find new discoveries that can change your life forever.
Your Personal Reflection:
You have two options in life – to choose a path of love or a path of fear. Which path will you choose?
Dear friend, your words are always spot on. They are so descriptive and they awaken my heart. Light and love for you and your loved one. Big hug to you.
Thank you, dear Lynnette. Your comment means the world to me.
Isn’t it funny how we know that love will always be the better path but that so often we take the fear option as if it is programmed within to take the hardest most destructive way. Thanks for reminding me to choose love. I needed to be reminded. As always I read your posts at the right time.
Sending you love to help you in support of your loved one. Remember to take care of you! That can be so easily forgotten when we are caring for others. I used to think it selfish to consider myself but now i realise that if I don’t take care of myself then I’ll be no use to anyone else.
Oh and thank you for taking me on your walk by sharing your gorgeous photos.
Big Hugs
Kat Xx
Kat,
SO true. Support and taking care of others always offers us good reminders on how to maintain balance and take care of ourselves, too. Thank you for that… xo
What a beautiful walk and a beautiful post. Thank you for these lovey and necessary reminders. It seems like I need them so much right now! Thanks and xo!
Angela,
Thank you! Going to this special place in the woods with my boys is so warming to my soul. I appreciate your comments.
Shannon, your words are always spot in, and so genuine. I wish that everyone could read your words every day. I know that I have wrestled with this question so often. Will I chose love or will I chose anger or fear. It is a question that we have to stop and ask ourselves every day, in many different situations, and I try and always choose the path of love and gentle kindness.
I hope that is something that I have been able to pass along to my kiddos as well. I see it in them all the time, that decision about how best to handle a situation. Teaching them young is so very important.
Thanks for all that you do and give.
Heather,
Like I told you on your blog – your comment really touched me. Thank you for your kindness and support… xo
“May you be happy just as you are, may you be free from suffering, may you be well, may you dwell in peace.”
These are the words my yoga teacher has offered for meditation in class lately. I offer them to you, Shannon.
Linds,
Simply beautiful. You are awesome. Thank you.
Yes, indeed, thank you for taking us on that walk with you – I can almost breathe the fresh air through the screen 🙂 & your reflections in this post are beautiful…
I’m thinking of you and wishing you strength to do what needs your attention with love and compassion. Big hug & a suitcase full of love and energy to you!
Ah, Yvonne…until we meet in person…I’m grateful you could enjoy this walk with me. Big hugs and THANK you…