A journey entry from March 12, 1998:
During my walks in the woods these past days, I noticed how difficult I find it to stay on the trails. For one, the lure of the wilderness, especially when there is a ridge to climb, is almost impossible for me to resist.
Secondly, when I follow a trail, I get disorientated easily and quickly. When I choose my own path, I am alert to the direction I decide to go.
Thirdly, when I break my own trail, I enjoy the scenery more. When I follow the trail, I'm so concerned with the markings that sign you are on the right path that I miss much of the scenery that is all around me. Afraid if I miss a marking, I might get lost.
So, I think there is more than a desire for adventure when I break from the trails.I think it is telling me something about life.
Such a simple account of my time at the Priory in West Chester, NY the winter of 1998. But the experience taught me so much. I began to realize my need to blaze my own trails, of choosing my own path, of letting my gut guide me rather than someone else. It took time, but what a valuable lesson it taught me!
So I say to you, if you are living life following someone else, give it up. You have a path to blaze for yourself. And I promise you, you won't find fulfillment until you break from the well trodden path and seek your own place.
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