Take the Road That Makes Sense

Path: a way or track laid down or made by continual treading

Sometimes we know what we want, yet we choose to avoid doing what is required to have what we want. I recently started running again after a decade long hiatus. The place where I typically run has a paved path with an adjacent wooded trail. Every time I went for a run, I stayed on the paved path. But, where I really wanted to be was on the trail. Constantly I ran the path while staring at the trail. One morning I realized that I could choose to stop looking at where I wanted to be and to just go there. And I did. And it was amazing! The second I started running on the trail running felt easier and I felt more alive and invigorated than I had in a long time (especially while running).

What I realized from this experience is that even though in the reality, the trail presents more challenges due to being longer, having more ups and downs, and the presence of many tree roots, the trail felt easier and I reached my goal faster. Running in the space that was right for me made the journey feel easier and more enjoyable.

The lesson I learned from this running experience can be applied to our life journey, as well as specific events along our journey. When you stop avoiding the path that is right for you, your journey gets easier and more enjoyable. Don't get me wrong, just because a path is right for you that doesn't mean the path will be easy. In reality, jumping over tree roots and avoiding spider webs while running isn't easy, but I understand those difficulties are just a part of the route that makes the most sense for me. When the challenges that arise are on the path that is right for you, each challenge is nothing but an experience that strengthens you along your way.

When you're embarking on a journey - regardless of if that's emotional healing or starting a business - you have to follow the course that works for you. In hindsight, I realize that fear of the unknown is what caused me to avoid the trail for so long. Once I decided to run through the fear, I discovered a beautiful place that awakened and propelled me to my destination.

With Gratitude,