The paths of our lives are not ones that we sat down and mapped out beforehand.
As it turns out, we are all simply putting one foot in front of the other in the general direction in which we are hoping to go. Usually we get to find out where we are actually going once we have arrived.
We all know this and yet how much time and energy we have all wasted trying to chart the map for ourselves.
If only we could embrace the idea that we are always walking into mystery, then we would would only concern ourselves with how ready we are for the journey, rather than trying to control the journey itself.
What readies us for the journey is not to arm ourselves in preparation for imagined dangers, or to build fences to try to protect ourselves from the danger of sorrow and loss.
No, what prepares us for life and what we should be teaching our children, is that life is surprising in wonderful and sometimes terrible ways. But with a brave heart, a calm mind, a generous soul and a flexible attitude, each of us will walk that path in courage and honesty. Your strength will sustain you in ways you don’t know and your willingness to be vulnerable will bring you the loving support of your community.
As always, yoga helps.
Happy travels.
Sarah x