When we are born, we start a journey along a path. Some say this path leads to heaven. Some say it leads to enlightenment. Others call it a path to discovery or adventure. I’ll just call it a path to the clearing. Some parts of the path are easy. These are wide valleys that are free of troubles and pitfalls. Some may be paved with bricks made with gold and silver. Other parts may be narrow and dangerous. There may be obstacles to overcome. Vines and brush may need to be cleared away. Stones and boulders may need to be climbed or pushed aside. There may canyons and rivers that will require bridges to be built. Stone walls may need to be torn down. Everyone’s path is different. Some are long and some are short. Some have easy paths and some meet hazards at every turn. No one knows for sure where their path will take them, but you must follow where it leads. In this we have no choice, because to not choose is a path itself.
Along the way, we meet many others traveling on their own path. Sometimes we travel together on a parallel journey. Some of those we meet may assist us. They help clear our path; give us a hand over the rocks; or help build the bridges over the turbulent waters. They keep us company; make us laugh; give us wisdom and love. Others we meet block our way. They put obstacles in our path; tear down the bridges; put up walls and barriers. These individuals delay our progress; force us into unexpected detours and dead-ends; frustrate us. But we do gain insight and knowledge from these individuals. They help us realize the strengths that we never knew we had. These strengths will serve us well as we follow our path because at the end it will take all our strength to complete the journey.
As we near the end of our path, we leave all others behind. The last part of our journey can only be completed alone. Some may see this as dangerous and difficult, with the most hazards and the hardest to complete. This part of the path is dark and ominous. It is full of doubt and despair, with shadowy figures hiding in every corner. The path becomes slippery and steep. The air is heavy and damp. It is hard to move forward, but you must keep going; you cannot turn back.
Some are afraid, but others welcome this part because at the end of the path is the clearing. The clearing is filled with sunshine and happiness and makes the journey along the path complete. In the clearing, you will see others you have met along your way. They have waited for you to complete your path. You will find joy in their presence. In the clearing, you will find peace. There is no pain or sorrow. Some may stay in the clearing and bask in its warmth. Others may start on a new journey down another path. But remember, every path leads to a clearing and take comfort in the knowledge that those that have gone on before you will be waiting in the Clearing at the End of the Path.
Along the way, we meet many others traveling on their own path. Sometimes we travel together on a parallel journey. Some of those we meet may assist us. They help clear our path; give us a hand over the rocks; or help build the bridges over the turbulent waters. They keep us company; make us laugh; give us wisdom and love. Others we meet block our way. They put obstacles in our path; tear down the bridges; put up walls and barriers. These individuals delay our progress; force us into unexpected detours and dead-ends; frustrate us. But we do gain insight and knowledge from these individuals. They help us realize the strengths that we never knew we had. These strengths will serve us well as we follow our path because at the end it will take all our strength to complete the journey.
As we near the end of our path, we leave all others behind. The last part of our journey can only be completed alone. Some may see this as dangerous and difficult, with the most hazards and the hardest to complete. This part of the path is dark and ominous. It is full of doubt and despair, with shadowy figures hiding in every corner. The path becomes slippery and steep. The air is heavy and damp. It is hard to move forward, but you must keep going; you cannot turn back.
Some are afraid, but others welcome this part because at the end of the path is the clearing. The clearing is filled with sunshine and happiness and makes the journey along the path complete. In the clearing, you will see others you have met along your way. They have waited for you to complete your path. You will find joy in their presence. In the clearing, you will find peace. There is no pain or sorrow. Some may stay in the clearing and bask in its warmth. Others may start on a new journey down another path. But remember, every path leads to a clearing and take comfort in the knowledge that those that have gone on before you will be waiting in the Clearing at the End of the Path.
S.E.P. December, 2008
2 comments:
I remember this, Kim! your hubby wrote it, right? I like it. a lot.
Hugs!
yes it is :) thanks for stopping by!
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