As I journey through the space of
my life at times I see myself on the Here and Now Turnpike that takes me to the
land of Tranquility, where I enjoy living.
However, along this highway there are many exits before I arrive at my
destination. So often, I have been
distracted by the advertisements to visit roadside attractions which take me on
long and laborious detours that ultimately only lead to dead ends.
I have gone to the territory of
‘what if’ and spent many anxious hours traversing its land side only to find myself lost and worn out. I have been
lured in by the many billboards along the roadside to visit the realm of
‘fix-it’ and found myself confused and off course as I try to endlessly rescue
others from flat tires, overheated engines and empty gas tanks. I have spent time in Catastrophe Canyon,
Addiction Alley, and Victim Valley. I
have gone down into Depression Hole and been to the Denial Derby. I have shopped at Persecutor Plaza, swam in
the Sea of Self Pity, rode the rapids of the Rageful River, bought souvenirs at
Criticism Chasm and been to many concerts at Anxiety Amphitheatre. So many side trips have unfortunately been
made on my way to the land of Tranquility.
I am mindful of my need to fill
up my tank with affirmation and positivity before I leave on today’s
adventure. I will also bring a good road
map that marks places to stop for refreshment, connection and reassurance. I can expect to be drawn in by these roadside
temptations but intend to remain focused on where I desire to be and aware of
the choices that will get me there.
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