Looking for the Signs

Dear Reader,

A long time ago, my friend and teacher, Chris Welsh, advised me to watch for signs. He also mentioned that they’re not always on the road.

My friend, Marilyn Kidd, gave me a beautiful porcelain cup that says, “The path will appear.”

And my Quaker friend, Maureen, enjoyed the expression, “As the way opens.”

Sometimes the path isn’t so clear. There’s a spot we go to in North Carolina. The driveway is tucked away behind a public building. And it’s barely visible, because it’s surrounded by woods. I tell my friends, when they see the little tire tracks, they’ll think they’ve come to the wrong place. “Does she really want me to go there?”

It’s not always easy to know if you’ve found the right path, especially at the beginning. It helps to pause. Look around. Listen. Listen to the surroundings. Listen to your gut. Breathe. And maybe then take a step forward. Or sideways. Or backwards. And then another step. And see where you are.

Chris also used to talk about navigation. When you have a destination in mind, plan a route, and get started. And, here’s an important idea, pause along the way and assess the new set of initial conditions. You’re in a new place. Is this still the route you want to take? Have you drifted off course—and does that matter?

Where are you headed? Have you found a promising pathway?

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Wherever you are along the way, have all the fun you can!