We are all on a journey

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Dear Cheryl,

I believe that we are all on a journey which takes many different paths and the path that we are on may differ with that of someone else. These is no right or wrong whichever path we pursue, they are just plain and simply differing paths which suit us and thus, we choose. We choose these paths consciously or unconsciously, however we do choose the path which we are on and we choose to change paths at times. It is important to remember that as we may be on different paths, we also may be at different points of awareness in our journey.

I point this out because as we are on our journey and we read and listen to different teachers, it is important to recognize that depending on where we are at in our journey will often dictate how we interpret what we read and hear.

There are often times when I read something or listen to someone speak and I don't get what they are saying or I find that what they are saying does not speak to me at that moment. This is not a bad thing, this simply may mean that either the person really made no sense at all, or we are not yet ready for the lesson which is being taught. For the former, it is still a lesson in itself as our awareness is heightened that people come in different shapes and sizes, and certainly with differing minds, sane or whacky. We may pick up the same reading material a week from now, or years from now and find that the lesson now speaks to you. The light bulb goes on and you say, “Wow! That is so simple, I get it, and it makes so much sense". This simply indicates that we are now at a place in our journey where we are ready to learn that lesson.

Life is about choices; filled often to the brim with decision-making processes and fraught with both pleasures and obstacles. The choices we make determine the course/ direction of our journey. I shared this little comment with a dear friend during a most recent conversation. Further thoughts on the matter has made me aware too that people tend to get all worked up, losing sleep and beating themselves up as they become aware of their journey and they get frustrated because the journey is not going the way they desire or as fast as they desire, or that the changes in the paths they are taking are not as seamless and as smooth as they would like them to be.

We learn when we teach.

Remember, every pebble along the journey is a lesson. Embrace the lessons, enjoy the journey.

The journey is the lesson, not the destination. Enjoy the scenery along the way, be aware of all that is there to see as we move along our journey. Appreciate the different paths. Enjoy the textures of each path, some are rough, some are moss-covered smooth, some are hard, while some are cushioned, like sand beneath our feet. Some paths may even feel like mud, where we could get stuck at times. Embrace the paths, meander with positive gusto and enjoy them for what they are and realize that we have many paths to choose from.

As we come across other students and teachers in our journey, recognize and understand that they may be at different points in their journey as compared to what we are. We ought to take the time to learn from each other, for each of us are full of lessons to teach and hunger for the lessons that others have to teach us!

To my dear kind friend, the learning process continues for each and every one of us, regardless of our ages and length of time in life's experience. I truly believe that with patience, those we teach and ferry would eventually see the guiding light, albeit with many obstacles along the harsh arduous journey; the same of what we experience when we go though the learning journey.

May your journey be full of love!







"Walk on a trail of loving kindness
Walk on a path of compassion
And all else around you will be beautiful."
Every Blessing