Recently, a visual metaphor appeared to me. I saw myself paddling a canoe down a river.
I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about “what’s next?”. The canoe metaphor gave me permission to just enjoy the journey, that this is exactly where I’m supposed to be, and there is no rush.
As I pondered this metaphor some more, I also realized I can’t see far ahead, there is a bend in the river, but there is no danger. Just an unknown.
I have a strong desire to help others at this time. I’m still working out exactly what that will be. My metaphor allows me to encounter people at the side of the river, can help them a bit, and move along. I can help people in many different ways and don’t need my master plan all worked out.
I can still encounter rapids, but they are temporary.
Since I can’t see far ahead, I don’t know the distance left to paddle, but that is ok.
All water ends up in the ocean. That is my final destination. I know I have something big left within me. Bigger than anything I’ve done prior, and the ocean represents that. I just don’t know when I will get there or how far away it is.
Writing this blog is part of my journey. It’s a way for me to contribute something to those that are interested, but not in a way that ties me down.
Like a canoe ride down a river, this blog is isolated. I’m not chasing Likes or Followers. I’m bucking all conventions to do what it is I want to do.
So for now I will paddle along enjoying the beauty of the journey, encountering people at the sides of the river, and heading to where the water ends.
