So today I had an adventure I didn't know I was going to have. It started off with excitement and anticipation of searching for this year's Christmas tree. Now mind you, I had no saw or permit with me as I hadn't intended for this adventure to take place at this moment. We simply went out to scout for a tree for this upcoming weekends tree cutting extravaganza.
As I climbed the just snowy enough roads to have the truck in 4 wheel drive, I felt the excitment build with every tree we passed. Ocassionaly we would stop and wander the hillside and look at a few trees up close and personal. None of which fit our Christmas tree specifications.
A bit farther down the road, farther than I thought I would be driving, we came upon groves of beautiful trees that would look amazing in our front room. My excitment level went through the roof. We were quite a ways from where we started and I decided to keep driving thinking the road would loop around and put us out closer to where we started. This also would be helpful for the tree cutting extravaganza to have a closer entry point.
After about 30 minutes of driving I was sooo done Christmas tree hunting and just wanted to find where the dumb road ended. I was hungry, wishing I had my saw and permit so I could just cut a dumb tree. I had exactly no idea where I was at! I was sure this road would spit us out near Swan Valley as I was now sure we were way past looping back towards where we started.
As we found our way into clearer landscapes, I flagged down the only other person on the road besides us, and asked where we were at and how to get to where I wanted to be...Idaho Falls. He smiled a big country boy smile and told me the road I was on would lead to Newdale...almost an hour away from Idaho Falls and that it was probably faster than turning around. What the!!!
I don't know if I can repeat the things that may or may not have gone through my head but I know in those moments I wasn't having fun and wondered what this journey was all about. My thoughts were as follows: I was wasting gas but happy I had a full tank cause I might just use it all, wasting money, wasting time, wondering why we decided to go tree hunting, knowing I still had this blog to write, thinking I should try to be happy and enjoy and I just wanted to be home, unpacking from my beautiful weekend, resting and preparing for the coming Thanksgiving week. Insert Breath!
As I was nearing the highway near Newdale I again thought, "what is this all about and what am I suppose to learn from this?" The next thought was, " you don't have to know why. Simply enjoy?" Hmmm...it would take a bit for that one to happen.
About 3 hrs later I arrived in Idaho Falls, safe and sound, giggling to myself. Newdale! Newdale! Of all the journey's I could have taken to get to where I wanted to go, today it was by way of Newdale. I had started at Kelly Canyon for those of you who know the area, 30+ miles of sightly snowy mountain roads away from Newdale! Crazy! Now sitting here looking back, I can see there was plenty to enjoy, learn and experience.
So how does this apply to you, you might be asking? Well, I'm not really sure. Ok, just kidding. Here are my thoughts on how it may apply. You have a destination you are desiring to reach, whether it be weight maintainence, health, better relationships or any number of things.
Many of you might have a map/plan of how you will get there or are at least willing to scout out possible roads. Many of those maps are more like guidelines with many twists and turns and different roads to test out. Some of you may get lost and have to backtrack. Some may feel it a waste of time and feel it's not working and just stop. Others will continue moving forward, knowing that eventually you will get to where you are wanting to go.
The key is to keep moving and enjoy the journey. Notice what feelings this journey is bringing up in you? Are these the thoughts/feelings that have kept you stuck in the past from getting to where you want to go? Feelings of inadaquicy, not good enough, smart enough, it takes to much effort, not enough time, it never works for me, I'm awkward, uncoordinated, not disciplined, and so on. Will these stop you in your tracks this time? Are you willing to experiment with different paths til you find the one that leads you to your destination? Remembering...many of them may lead you there! Your job is to be willing to move forward, picking yourself up when necessary, until you arrive.
Keep on keepin on and enjoy the scenery. Enjoy the people you are with. Be open to what you may learn. Most of all...learn to enjoy You and getting to know what works for you and what doesn't.
Life is a journey with a million different roads to travel. If you could use a hand or some directions, have courage to stick that hand out the window and flag us down. We're happy to share our country smiles, the directions that may fit you, and send you on your way to greet your destination.
Until Next Time...Go BE Great!
Jennifer J. Saunders
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Reiki Energy Thereapy
Intuitive Life Coach
Behavior Change Specialist
ButtinGear
Everyday Super Hero
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