Where You Should Be Again

Dear Friends,

Last week I talked about those times we wander a little, but are not quite lost…

A couple of weeks ago I was in West Virginia hiking in one of my favorite wilderness areas, Dolly Sods.  As I walked along the snow-covered trails and enjoyed the beauty of the world around me, I noticed the lack of trail markings.  This particular wilderness area has trail maps, and signs at trail splits, but, on this particular day and on this particular trail I didn’t see any markings or blazes as I meandered.

It was clear where the trail was, there were plenty who had gone before me through the slightly snowy terrain, leaving abundantly clear markings where the trail was….but I was thinking, if I had come right after a snow, when the world was blanketed, unless I was deeply familiar with the trail and the terrain, it would have been wildly irresponsible of me to go traipsing through the woods.

Now, I’m sure there are many with which wandering on an unmarked and unclear trail covered in snow would not be irresponsible…perhaps those who grew up navigating maps and terrain on the regular, who could navigate said snowy trail responsibly…but, let’s be honest, that’s not me.

It wasn’t irresponsible of me that day a few weeks ago, because my trail was clearly marked by those who went before me…but as I walked I was thinking….while there are times wandering a little can be the right thing, there are also times it is best to decide when to stop, when to turn around, when it’s time to call it…whatever it may be in your life.

I hope you have an amazing week my friend, and the trail ahead of you is clearly marked, or if not, you know when to call it.

Love
Krista