The Road of Life

Life is like a long road that offers us different routes to take at certain times. The decisions that we make while on this road will lead us down a certain route and usually its not until you get a few miles into the route that you have chosen that you realize just what the consequences of your decision are. I like to think that I am running down this road and I have no map or GPS system to guide me where I am going. So I am constantly running forward not knowing where this road is going to take me. When I come to a fork in the road, I try my best to choose the better route to continue my journey forward. I pace myself enough to make sure that I am always moving forward, but not too fast so that I may enjoy the experience. But this road is filled with challenges. Sometimes there is a hill that will force me to work harder and fight to rise to the top. Sometimes there may be a hole in the road that I will step into and fall. But as much as it hurts me, I will have to get back to my feet and shake off the pain and continue my run forward. 

I compare living my life to running because it makes sense to me. Running makes you come face to face with your own mortality. But at the same time, it makes you feel incredible. You are challenged in so many different ways, just like how life itself challenges you. You are faced with the challenge of fighting the fatigue, forcing yourself to keep going despite how much your mind wants you to quit, and overcoming your own doubts and proving to yourself that you are so much stronger than you think. You also discover so much about yourself, and with this comes a better understanding of who you are. You begin to understand where you are going and you begin to find your way in life. You find confidence and learn to better deal with trial and error. The setbacks will happen, but you learn how to bounce back from them. Who knew so much could come from the simple act of running? 

But what is also great about this road that we are all running on is that we are all moving at our own pace. Everyone comes from different walks of life and we are all moving at different paces on this road. We all choose different routes and face different challenges. Just because someone is moving at a faster pace, does not mean that you should run at theirs. Its your life and its your pace. Just make sure the pace you choose allows you to enjoy the long run.