There is a place on my normal walking route in Parco di Monza, were I sometimes find myself in the middle of nowhere. On foggy mornings, all I can see is the path I am on and the empty field around it. I am suspended in a place where nothing else seems to exist.
Our journey through life can be like this too. We can find ourselves on a path, where all we can see is just a little bit right in front of us. The rest is utterly, completely unknown. The only thing to do, is to take one step forward, and then another, on the path that we can see clearly. We have to trust that the path that opens up before us will lead us to good things. Take the steps in faith.
I've been revisiting part of my creative journey recently, as I prepare the material for my Find Your Eye course. It has been an enlightening exercise. By looking back at my journey, I can see that each little step into the unknown was leading me exactly to this place, where I am today. I can see every action, leap of faith, "aha" moment clearly in retrospect. It all fits together, what was unknown is now known. The fog has cleared.
Do you know what I've learned, more than anything else, by retracing my steps along this journey? That whenever I find myself in the unknown - that place where I can't see the end of the path - I need to just take the steps. Put one foot in front of the other, along the stretch that I can see in front of me. I can trust that all will be revealed in time, and it will be good.
Today the 9 Muses Musing prompt is JOURNEY. Tomorrow's prompt is VILLAGE. Come by and share your journey, or visit the links to see those that are shared today.
This photo is gorgeous! I love the light on this!
ReplyDeleteI found your words a great comfort today. I have a very close friend who is in the most deep and awful place at the moment and has tried to commit suicide. I just wish he could take his first step forward through that fog because if he did I know other steps would follow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful imagery. I agree, retracing our steps is very important. I hope I have the wisdom to slow down and look back.
ReplyDeleteI love this image ~ beautiful
ReplyDeleteKat, when I read your words, I feel like we are kindred spirits. Yes. One foot in front of the other. And I adore this photo, it makes me want to take a walk with you.
ReplyDeleteI find this time of year leads me to retrospection -- thinking of the year past and where I want to go in the future. A beautiful image for your thoughtful post.
ReplyDeleteAlways reminds me of Indiana Jones having to taking that first step before he can see where he is going. It is faith in action and it does seem to grow more in certain conditions that others. Quite a thought for the day, be well my friend!
ReplyDeletelove your post! one step at a time =)
ReplyDeletethis is a lovely photo, and so true we must take the step that is directly in front of us.
ReplyDeletePitch perfect shot.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw the photo I was already thinking about what you talked about in your post. We are always walking on a short section of our larger path and never know what the future holds. I don't think I'd want to know. It's the not knowing that makes life so interesting and exciting--and we often end up in better places than we would have imagined if we had been able to plot and pick. :)
ReplyDeletePerfect for this time with the coming of the new year around the corner. Always a time to think about your path--your life. A lovely post! :):)
Hello there. Not only is the photo beautiful but the words are uplifting and ring very true for me too. I'm so looking forward to Find Your Eye, and I hope you have a beautiful holiday.
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