The Seasons of Life

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Written by Morgan

Fall Walk

As the seasons of Life shift and blur, our Journey ever changes; yet the path remains the same and Leads us ever in the right Direction, should we Choose to Follow.

Over the past year, Life has led me in more than a few new and, often, frightening directions. The Path has often seemed obscured, littered with debris that grasps and reaches to ensnare me or cause me to stumble. There have been more than a few moments when I stopped and gazed round in confusion, uncertain of the way in which I should go and fearful of what lies ahead; and once or twice I doubled back, attempting to find the trail once again. Yet, in spite of the twists and turns; regardless of the brambles and scrubby undergrowth crowding the track, and notwithstanding the shadows of doubt that clouded the way like thick, enshrouding fog, my feet continued forward.

Walking through the woodlands of life is ever challenging; yet is often equally rewarding. The views and vistas are picturesque and charming; the breeze is sweet, fresh and clean and the lighting is sublime. Avenues meander through coppices streaming with ribbons of sunlight; streams burble and play over sleek, moss-covered stones; and life teems all about you. You may not always be certain of the direction in which you should travel, but the way is intriguing and beautiful, in spite of it all.

The paved way that leads straight through the center of town may, indeed, be easier to traverse. It may be direct; it may be well lighted; it may seem a “no-brainer”, but without obstacles, trials and challenges, there is very little opportunity to test our strength or increase our endurance. The leaf-litter upon the rocky path may seem a dangerous pitfall, but if we walk along a perfectly manicured lawn, how will we ever learn to keep our feet under us? Life is, after all, about the journey, not the destination; it’s about becoming stronger and more confident through the tests we encounter along the way; it’s about discovering our way and ourselves along that way.

So, as the Seasons of Life shift and blur, and my Journey ever changes; the path remains the same and Leads me ever in the right Direction, should I Choose to Follow.

Thank You, my Friends, for walking along this path with me; for Sharing the Journey and waiting on me when I fall behind. You are, indeed, a Treasure; You are the unexpected Briar Rose Blossoming Sweetly among the scraggly undergrowth and YOU are the reason I linger, Smiling, as verses and lyrics Spring Anew.

~Blessings ~

~Morgan~
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  4. Morgan, I do pray you’ll find courage to keep following the path–difficult as it sometimes is. You’re so correct. Without hardship and challenge, we wither.
    Elouise

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      5. It was a wonder we didn’t get lost trying to go home after visiting some of our friends that never moved in all those years in Europe. Actually, once I let my oldest Son take over driving on a trip back from LEGOLAND for the last leg. The rest of us were totally out, but suddenly awakened when he came back to the car and woke us up in Panic. “Dad, my keys don’t work and I think someone’s robbing our house, all the lights are on and I can see shadows of people walking around inside.”
        After I caught myself, I started laughing so loud, the people inside heard me. I then explained that we had lived in this house 7 years ago, and somehow our Son must have been more tired than he thought. He went on auto-pilot when he saw a familiar exit and street sign from the autobahn. We all had a laugh and I drove us the rest of the way home, he had overshot our new exit two hours back. He’s never completely forgotten it, sometimes he’ll text me that he’s dropped by a few of our old home places on his way back from Soccer games down in Munich. Brings back memories.
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  6. Morgan, that is so beautifully stated. We don’t know where the path will lead us, nor what pitfalls lie in wait, but you are right, life IS about the journey. Welcome back, my dear friend. Hugs.

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