Jane Witherspoon is a Canadian expat adventurer, yoga instructor and passionate rambler who recently relocated from Panama to Denia, Spain.
As we move through life, we have pathways that we follow from one phase to the next. Some paths will be smooth and flat, while others will be rough with a tough climb.
As you approach life's changes, you may face a divided path, and your mission is to figure out the route to fulfillment. The tricky question is how we decide which path is right for us.
When we journeyed from adolescence to adulthood, we may have been distracted by outside influences and voices that defined who we thought we should be. Some of these were how we were raised, the expectations of how we would continue, societal pressure to fit within the guidelines to be accepted, or possibly walking a path because we just fell into it and it was good enough.
Hopefully, by midlife and beyond, the wisdom we've gained along the way has made it easier to ascertain what will most fulfill us now. Nonetheless, choosing our true path can be filled with fear. Common fears might be gossip about our life choices, fear of being thought of disparagingly, being looked at as weird or kooky, fear of not fitting in, or the possibility of alienating those who have been close to us.
But to live a life of joy with a true sense of our purpose, we must listen to our inner voice, trust in ourselves, stand up for our beliefs, and walk our chosen paths with conviction.
Midlife and beyond are the times to visualize our futures as we walk into the next chapter of our lives. It is time to decide what path is best for us. For some, figuring this out may involve making space to meditate, writing in a journal, or finding new ways to express ourselves with creative pursuits or lifestyle changes.
So, Sole Sisters, as you ramble through your week, I hope you find a path that gives you joy now and in the future.
As you approach life's changes, you may face a divided path, and your mission is to figure out the route to fulfillment. The tricky question is how we decide which path is right for us.
When we journeyed from adolescence to adulthood, we may have been distracted by outside influences and voices that defined who we thought we should be. Some of these were how we were raised, the expectations of how we would continue, societal pressure to fit within the guidelines to be accepted, or possibly walking a path because we just fell into it and it was good enough.
Hopefully, by midlife and beyond, the wisdom we've gained along the way has made it easier to ascertain what will most fulfill us now. Nonetheless, choosing our true path can be filled with fear. Common fears might be gossip about our life choices, fear of being thought of disparagingly, being looked at as weird or kooky, fear of not fitting in, or the possibility of alienating those who have been close to us.
But to live a life of joy with a true sense of our purpose, we must listen to our inner voice, trust in ourselves, stand up for our beliefs, and walk our chosen paths with conviction.
Midlife and beyond are the times to visualize our futures as we walk into the next chapter of our lives. It is time to decide what path is best for us. For some, figuring this out may involve making space to meditate, writing in a journal, or finding new ways to express ourselves with creative pursuits or lifestyle changes.
So, Sole Sisters, as you ramble through your week, I hope you find a path that gives you joy now and in the future.
Everyone has their own path.
Walk yours with integrity and
wish all others peace on their journey.
When your paths merge, rejoice for
their presence in your life.
When the paths are separated,
return to the wholeness of yourself.
Give thanks for the footprints left on your soul,
and embrace the time to journey on your own. - Unknown
True power comes from standing in your own truth
And walking your own path - Elizabeth Gilbert
READ MORE > Jane's Mindful Musings, Rambler Cafe Blog.
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