A walk up nameless ridge
Into the unknown
To a destination not yet revealed;
Through the clouds of fate
The mists of oblivion nip at my heels.
As the promise of light
Filters through the canopy
Cold and unsure I take my steps
And walk up this nameless ridge.
So much of our lives are envisioned
In a mind we see outside of time and space.
The path we actually tread is never as clear
Yet still we move ahead on its foggy trail
Into the abyss.
Stripped bare
I am open to the elements
Where the weather can take
Full measure of my worth.
I've been here before
And failed many times
But today I stand strong.
Wounded and scarred
I continue my climb up
this nameless ridge
To find the unknown
And revel in its wonder.
I am stronger this time;
Hope it always finds me
Grinding in the dark.
Today the path it guides me
To a truth I have not yet seen
And a future full of wonder.
It’s been far too long since I have posted here. Much has happened in my life these past few months.
The once consistent force of caring for a loved one, my dad, has come to an end after almost four years. Not his end thankfully, but the end of my chapter in which I played the part of his caregiver. It may not have always been easy or joyful, but it was an absolute honor and blessing to be able to care for my father in his time of need. He and my mom have now moved into a new facility where he will get the best care and mom can be by his side. I will miss them terribly, but it is also my time to move forward again with my life.
These past four years have been full of so many upheavals. Each change brought me to a new nameless ridge and a foggy path. Some paths led me to a cliffs edge, and others to a beautiful mountain meadow full of light. All are paths forward, even the cliff, because there is no path that leads backward in time.
Another big change was in my career path. This past spring I began a training course that led me to becoming an independent travel advisor (fancy words for travel agent). In August I officially started this career and have quickly grown a clientele and booked many trips for them all over the world. It feels right and I am enjoying every moment of it! Eventually I will find myself traveling the world to experience everything I can to better my craft. You can bet I will be bringing my camera with me everywhere I go!
Every path we tread is up a nameless ridge. We never know where it will lead us, but if you trust the universe it will lead you in the direction you were meant to go. Ugly, beautiful, painful, joyful, full of loss or success - All of these outcomes are an amalgam of who you are and who you will become. The only difference in these outcomes being Good or Bad is dependent on your attitude. If you lead with a mindset and heart of hope, love and positivity then All paths will be Good.
Stay positive my friends and keep trekking forward. I love you.
A walk up nameless ridge
