Decades ago I had a dream. I could go up the mountain following the really long path with the gentle, easy slope. Or I could take the more hazardous, but direct route which involved steep steps and maybe some climbing. I woke up realising that it didn't matter which path I followed to my destination. Sometimes in life it's necessary to hurry and take the shortcut, but mostly it's okay to take my time, enjoy the view and go the long way around.
In the past few years, I have heard, read and been encouraged to practice “pausing” in strife filled moments-relationships/ problems/life in general….pausing helps to provide that cool down time to more calmly handle everyday issues and stressful times. It is often hard to accomplish but a good practice.
This is the way.
That made me smile.
Decades ago I had a dream. I could go up the mountain following the really long path with the gentle, easy slope. Or I could take the more hazardous, but direct route which involved steep steps and maybe some climbing. I woke up realising that it didn't matter which path I followed to my destination. Sometimes in life it's necessary to hurry and take the shortcut, but mostly it's okay to take my time, enjoy the view and go the long way around.
I love love love this comment. Thank you!
You are so right - the journey can look different and that's okay. It's important that we recognize not everyone's path looks the same.
In the past few years, I have heard, read and been encouraged to practice “pausing” in strife filled moments-relationships/ problems/life in general….pausing helps to provide that cool down time to more calmly handle everyday issues and stressful times. It is often hard to accomplish but a good practice.