Meditation of the Week – A Twisting Path – There Are No Straight Lines in Nature or In Life

                           A Twisting Path – There Are No Straight Lines in Nature or In Life

  If you trek into the wilderness and look around with a careful gaze, you will see that the trees, flowers and even the rocks have a tendency to flow: There is the arc of the branch that leads to the blossom, the smooth dip in a rock formation, the gnarled knot in a tree trunk, and the forking shoots.  As nature is overflowing with curves, corners, knots and unexpected directions, so are our lives filled with unpredictable twists and turns. 
  While you may find yourself briefly on a straight path, there is sure to be a sudden change in route up ahead.  The journey of life does not necessarily always bring you closer to your goals.  In fact, sometimes you may find yourself backtracking or meandering off in a new direction.  Since there is no way to foretell the outcome of your journey (just as there is no way to predict the way a new bud will form), living is in itself the path to wisdom.
  Like a nature trail, this path can lead to unexpected destinations.  You may be faced with direct questions such as “Who am I?” and “What is of value to me?” Or you may find yourself acquiring the answer to them through everyday experiences.  The route to wisdom is only blocked when you expect it to be a straight line.  It is important to remember that plans and predictions are not rigid, and as your world grows in complexity, they are likely to change.  It is therefore necessary to be open to a multitude of different paths.  Obstacles, weariness, curiosity or circumstance may cause you to alter your direction abruptly.  There may be forks along the way where you will need to make significant decisions based on the counsel of your inner voice.
  There are both long and short roads that are sometimes curved and sometimes straights.  Enjoy and learn from the adventure.  Often when you look at nature, the beauty is in the unexpected.  No two plants or minerals are exactly the same, and even the smallest buds curve gracefully.  The winding path is often the most interesting one.  The lesson you can take from that is to avoid becoming attached to what “needs” to happen and remain flexible as you continue on your journey.  If you are determined to achieve certain goals, you will do so, no matter how many twists and turns you must travel.

My wish for you this week is that you enjoy your winding path and are able to take a moment or two to appreciate you beauty and your life.  All is well.

Namaste,
Lisa