Clearing The Path February 23, 2020
Posted by nrhatch in Art & Photography, Life Balance, Mindfulness.trackback
Not all storms come to disrupt your life.
Some come to clear your path.
Artwork by Carole A. V. Dougherty ~ available at Island Gallery West
True for you?
Spirit Lights The Way 
Absolutely.
When I saw this saying, it rang true for me too. Thanks for weighing in.
It’s just not something you can see *while* it’s happening which makes it that much harder to bear. Until you grow through it and gain the necessary perspective!
When I look back and see the shifting landscape of my life from this perspective, I am convinced that where I am is where I ought to be . . . even if (at the time) I felt a storm had blown me “off course.”
It’s such a joy to realize that! Things have been very messy and unsure/unknown these last few years but as I look around, I know my Now is exactly why that was.
Here’s to the feeling of being “back on track.” _/!\_
Most definitely.
Heartbreaking…. but true.
Sometimes we need to let go of “one thing” to have our hands free to grab another . . .
Sometimes we do NOT want to let go.
Definitely…I believe we grow the most during those unexpected storms.
Me too, Jill.
The storm rages. The path clears. Opportunities await.
They clear paths and leave us with clear skies. Although things can remain windy for awhile.
Blustery, indeed! Thanks for weighing in, TG.
Yes it’s true for me, but not the easiest concept to embrace.
Some months back we bought a 365 day calendar ~ A Daily Dose of Positive. This “daily dose” appeared this morning and resonated with me enough that I shook off my temporary blogging slump to share it . . . without much in the way of embellishment. 😛
During the storms, I remind myself that “shaking my fist at the sky will not stop the rain from falling.” After each storm passes, I look around the landscape to see if any new and intriguing pathways have appeared. If not, I stop and ask the Hookah Smoking Caterpillar and/or the Cheshire Cat for directions.
You promise that when you meet the Caterpillar &/or Cat you’ll snap a selfie with them, right? 😁
Deal!
In the meantime:
https://nrhatch.wordpress.com/2020/01/19/the-cat-the-caterpillar/
Always liked this quote, well like may be the wrong term, LOL! But it is very true.
A related quote that resonates:
Boats are safe in harbor . . . but that’s not what boats are for.
~ Michael Lillie
Yup! A good one too!
Love the idea about clearing and benefiting 😉
Sometimes all we need to get through “stormy weather” is the hope that something good will result from the turmoil.
😊
I love the art work. It would look good for a book cover.
The saying you site seems to call for some specific application.Yes, I think I have an example or two.
I love that painting ~ layers of colorful adventures surrounding a calm center.
Definitely, Nancy! My family has had an emotional storm for a while.
Beautiful painting!
Hope things “settle down” soon . . . revealing pleasing vistas.
Never was there a truer statement.
Thanks for stopping by and weighing in, Geri. Stay well!