I like to
share a thought of mine, I hope you can squirm into the mindset for just this one
post.
There are
some speculations going on about destiny. Are our movements already written in
the book of life, or do we just perform random acts that seem to fall in place
in the end as we try to make a pattern out of it? There is no easy answer on
this one, although many would like to prove me wrong.
Anyhow, I once had my fortune told in a rather unique situation (No further comment; let’s just say nothing good happens after 3 AM ;-). Strangely enough, most of the predictions came to pass. So in a way I believe that we are predestined to do great things. But that doesn’t mean those things will happen automatically. I see life more as a journey over a scenic route. There’s always something to see if you take your time to stop and breathe in the atmosphere. For a certain time your route is fixed. You may anticipate things that will cross your path as you carry on. But more than occasionally you will stand before a crossroad. At that point you have to make a choice. Left, right, straight on… It is then, that we are in control of our route. What do you want to see, who will you meet. Sometimes you might get lost or encounter a detour. After we pick the direction, we head on straightforward until we end up at the next crossroad. And in the end it doesn’t matter how quick you wind up at your final destination. It’s more about how you enjoyed it, and what kind of stories you have to tell. So if you ever get there, feel free to bring me a little souvenir. Happy trails.
Anyhow, I once had my fortune told in a rather unique situation (No further comment; let’s just say nothing good happens after 3 AM ;-). Strangely enough, most of the predictions came to pass. So in a way I believe that we are predestined to do great things. But that doesn’t mean those things will happen automatically. I see life more as a journey over a scenic route. There’s always something to see if you take your time to stop and breathe in the atmosphere. For a certain time your route is fixed. You may anticipate things that will cross your path as you carry on. But more than occasionally you will stand before a crossroad. At that point you have to make a choice. Left, right, straight on… It is then, that we are in control of our route. What do you want to see, who will you meet. Sometimes you might get lost or encounter a detour. After we pick the direction, we head on straightforward until we end up at the next crossroad. And in the end it doesn’t matter how quick you wind up at your final destination. It’s more about how you enjoyed it, and what kind of stories you have to tell. So if you ever get there, feel free to bring me a little souvenir. Happy trails.
What if the path is just a mirage. Or one ends up no where but only a dead end.? At times, there are no trails left to take you back too.
ReplyDeletehey there, anonymous. It's hard to answer your question, without taking up a whole page. So why not use another man's saying, that might be appropriate for your question:
ReplyDelete"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
If that answer doesn't satisfy, then please take this from me (as one who is horrible at finding the right directions). We all get lost sometimes (be it literally or figuratively). At times like this you can either backtrack, to the previous crossroad and reassess your route from there.
Or keep on walking untill you find something recognisable. Use that vantagepoint to discover where you are and where you need to go.
And as for me, sometimes wandering around aimlessly can also work wonders for the mind. Worst case scenario, there are many people along the way who you can ask directions. Just don't forget to enjoy the scenery.