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Navigating the Messy Road of Life
As I was out for a walk the other day, an idea struck me; my road at this time of the year is a great analogy for life.
A weird concept? Maybe. But allow me to explain.
Nestled in the country on the edge of the majestic Ottawa River, our house is on a private dirt road that is narrow and winding. During winter months, the road becomes hard-packed with snow and ice and gets rather slippery. But at least it is solid and provides us with easy-enough access to our home. If you have good winter tires on your vehicle, and good boots on your feet, you can easily navigate it.
But at this time of the year, it gets messy. Very messy. Much like life.
You can walk along at a normal walking pace, and things are great. Your footing is stable and you are moving forward at a good pace. Suddenly, you step on a smooth-as-glass piece of ice and your feet go out from under you. You flail your arms around, seeking to find your balance, hopefully, before you fall on your butt. And hopefully without having wrenched your back. Once you have your footing back, you continue on, maybe with a bit more caution and attention to where you are putting your foot.
Much like life. You can bump along, things are going your way. Progress feels reasonably easy. Until suddenly something unexpected happens. You find…
