Young people look at life as a map full of locations that may be hard to understand and navigate. As adults, we look at that map with experience, quick to identify familiar highways, missed exits, and wrong turns we took. We check our progress on it, compare it against that of others, and teach our young the proper use of this map.
Goals may be reached or change form, roads may become slick or inaccessible, forcing you to check the map and chart a new course. Then there are those portions of the path where everything seems fine but you have a growing gut feeling you are not heading in the right direction. The right thing to do then is to pull over, check your compass, look around and reorient yourself. It may also be a good opportunity to check the car and get some supplies while you’re at it.
Can you tell I have been driving a lot lately?
We take these highways to fulfill interests, satisfy curiosities, and challenge ourselves to improve our life. We are never alone on these roads, and the same traffic rules apply on these roads as they do in actual driving.
So have a safe drive! Follow the headlights of your life. Keep your eyes on the road, check your map periodically, and don’t be afraid to ask for directions. Remember, not all the roads are marked on the map – some of the most amazing places you will visit are those you will find on your own.