This morning I went for a walk...by myself.
We had only been awake a few hours but I was already having to teach big brother why it's not okay to push little sister, and then clean my last tube of lipstick off the door. I know these things happen. My problem has been ME. I get frustrated and angry over all the little mishaps and then I get more frustrated and angry because I know better than to let 'these things' bother me.
I started my walk on the wide and smooth path. The scenery was beautiful, the fresh air was helping me to calm down. I continued walking, trying to get into a "happy" mood. I noticed a grass path that veered off to the side and I veered. It was nice. I was closer to the trees and the tall wavy grass. The ground was a little uneven, but I could handle it. I'm on the paved path again, continuing forward.
But what's this? A small trail to explore! I take it and am soon closely hugged by trees and bush. Rocks and roots, fallen trees and slippery spots all made my new path harder...but more interesting. It was beautiful. The well-made path was pleasant, but this was fulfilling.
Thankfully the lesson was not lost on me. I so often think that I want my life to be easier, but just like I chose the less traveled path on my walk, I chose this path in my life. Trying to rely on inspiration and help from the Lord every day I follow certain paths. Sadly, the difference between my walk this morning and my daily walk in life is that I was much quicker to see and feel and acknowledge the beauty around me. How grateful I am for repentance and our enumerable supply of "second chances"!
We had only been awake a few hours but I was already having to teach big brother why it's not okay to push little sister, and then clean my last tube of lipstick off the door. I know these things happen. My problem has been ME. I get frustrated and angry over all the little mishaps and then I get more frustrated and angry because I know better than to let 'these things' bother me.
I started my walk on the wide and smooth path. The scenery was beautiful, the fresh air was helping me to calm down. I continued walking, trying to get into a "happy" mood. I noticed a grass path that veered off to the side and I veered. It was nice. I was closer to the trees and the tall wavy grass. The ground was a little uneven, but I could handle it. I'm on the paved path again, continuing forward.
But what's this? A small trail to explore! I take it and am soon closely hugged by trees and bush. Rocks and roots, fallen trees and slippery spots all made my new path harder...but more interesting. It was beautiful. The well-made path was pleasant, but this was fulfilling.
Thankfully the lesson was not lost on me. I so often think that I want my life to be easier, but just like I chose the less traveled path on my walk, I chose this path in my life. Trying to rely on inspiration and help from the Lord every day I follow certain paths. Sadly, the difference between my walk this morning and my daily walk in life is that I was much quicker to see and feel and acknowledge the beauty around me. How grateful I am for repentance and our enumerable supply of "second chances"!
2 comments:
Thats a really good lesson to learn. Now be happy kids happen an so do messes. I'm not the only one any more :D
yes, I think we all make our fair share of messes around here!
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