There are times
when walking through this world, our world and our life, that perhaps we feel
very alone. Sometimes things are said, perhaps, without thought. Sometimes actions
taken without explanation. Sometimes we’re left out. Sometimes we’re in our own
world and we close off others, even those whom we care about and those who care
about us, because at times, our lives become too much. I’ve been there on both
sides of that road.
Sometimes we’re
troubled by the fact that there are those who leave us: emotionally, physically,
and that parting is sometimes painful. Very painful.
I came across a
wonderful passage that I wanted to share with you. It isn’t my own, but rather
one written by Jean Turbeville Sanders.
The
Train
At
birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always
travel on our side. However, at some
station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey
alone.
As
time goes by, other people will board the train; and they will be significant
i.e. our siblings, friends, children, and even the love of your life. Many will
step down and leave a permanent vacuum.
Others will go so unnoticed that we don't realize they vacated their
seats. This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations,
hellos, goodbyes, and farewells. Success consists of having a good relationship
with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves.
The
mystery to everyone is: We do not know at which station we ourselves will step
down. So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of
who we are. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to
step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful memories
for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.
I
wish you a joyful journey.
Each of us is on
a Journey. It’s personal. Yes, we share it. Perhaps we don’t share it, but
others know nonetheless. And sometimes we consider it to be just Our Journey,
not realizing that there are others out there willing to help, to comfort, to
listen, to support, and to just be with us as we make our way on Our Journey.
And . . .
Perhaps, without
realizing it, we are a part of someone else’s Journey. Whether it be the folks
we work with each day, go home to at night, the guy we buy the coffee and donut
from, or the guy we wave at on our way to work. Sometimes, it is the children
we teach, or the children we go home to each night, or the one’s we love dearly
and who love us back. Sometimes, it is the folks who are disgruntled, who are
negative and unhappy, the ones who complain. Yes, they are on Our Journey, too.
Even them.
So, we have a
choice, you and I. We can choose to make this Journey without regard to those
around us, even without regard to ourselves. Or, we can be intentional in our
words and our actions and make Our Journey better, more loving, and easier for
others. And by doing so, we make Our Journey better, more loving, and easier
for ourselves. Something to think about . . .
Live Your Life,
and Make A Difference!
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