Life – It’s an interesting thing really. We had no say on if we wanted in. Just one day in our very early years we became aware of our existence. We became conscious we have life.
And then we get old enough to start asking inquisitive questions like, “Where did I come from”, a question that flows from the lips of every child at some point. Later we become aware of life spans, that people live and die. But when you’re young death isn’t even on the radar. Everything is full speed ahead. The years begin to mount up and you realize how much of life has been focused on “getting there”. Vacations to Florida. If you drive, it’s 18 hours. “Let’s drive through the night.” “Let’s get there.”
In 1965 my buddy Jerry and I decided to take a trip out west from Minnesota. Destination - California. But we were smart enough to realize that the route to CA offered a ton of experiences and enjoyments along the way, Wall Drug, Mt Rushmore, Yellowstone, the Great Salt Lake, Yosemite, the giant redwoods, and events along the way that were just special unplanned serendipities (a blow out in the middle of nowhere with no spare. Still one of the memories we talk most about).
I know heaven is a great destination, but let’s enjoy the journey of life regardless of the path it takes. There may be some unexpected and undesired detours or occurrences, but life is rich in experiences, and produces a kaleidoscope of amazing emotions. Sometimes the journey goes through dark and creepy woods, other times down sunlit ocean beaches, sometimes to mountain top vistas, other times through deep ravines and canyons. But all are good as the master painter of our lives covers the canvas with a colorful, artful masterpiece.
He wants us to enjoy the journey. It’s an amazing trip.
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