Navigating the Road

dorothy — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:24:37 +0000

As we hurtle towards the final month of another crazy year – for individuals, our country, and this planet – the path for team Foust/LaRue continues to be a twisty turny, sometimes bumpy ride where there are ugly patches, then beautiful vistas, then just the grind of the drive, and the challenge of not knowing when or how we’ll reach our destination, or even exactly where it will be (that’s a biggie, because our metaphoric tires are worn and our metaphoric car needs to rest and be lovingly garaged and serviced.) I do know that this moment is where it’s at – where I may fully experience the richness of existence and create all that will be – and I know I have the power to create a beautiful life, and share all the gifts I am given.

So, that’s what I’m shooting for.

Choose Wisely – Part 2

dorothy — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:30:49 +0000

Marj, the acupuncturist, said today that she is “still searching for that place that just ‘feels right’” and I told her that’s what I’m doing too! It’s nice to know Jeph and I aren’t the only ones, and I’m so lucky to have a partner on the road. She also said “moving, exploring, taking chances is like opening up the window in a really stuff room” to which I added “yes, the fresh air is worth it, even if there’s a tornado outside!”

The point is, this is a learning process, this is life evolution. The thing which makes me saddest (besides humans hurting other humans, creatures, and the planet) is life and opportunities squandered. It’s OK to lose your balance, even to fall down. Quicksand is rare and less dangerous than it sounds. Sometimes taking a load off your feet and just being, right there on the side of the road, is what’s needed. Other times, a walking partner provides needed companionship; someone to share the road for awhile. You can learn a lot from what other people are experiencing. Sometimes the steps are heavy, the weather is stormy, and the path is rough. Other days are sunny and you are running or skipping down easy street. Remember to stop and smell the flowers, or marvel at the power of storm clouds and rain. Don’t let fear (of failure, of the unknown) stop you in your tracks. And don’t get caught longing for the end of the rainbow or you miss the beauty and illumination it is offering Right Now.

Baron Baptiste says, “we are either now here, or we are no where.” That has been an important teaching for me for several years now, but only recently did I slow down enough to realise that “now here” and “no where” are two variations of the same reality. What a perfect illustration of The Power of Choice.

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Navigating the Road

Choose Wisely – Part 2