Spiral Crone
What goes around, comes around.

Following the path of least resistance is what makes the river crooked. Utah Phillips

I have always been one to wonder what lies beyond the well-worn path. Even if it is risky, I have enough curiosity to want to know more about alternatives and options. I want to make informed choices, and not just plod along the expected trail.

It helps in these detours to have some idea of the overall goal or destination, so you can tell if you're getting too far afield. And you can also get back on track if you realize or decide that the detour is not serving your purpose.

Sometimes the alternative route is more suited to my needs. I hate interstate highways, for example. Too much noise, too much speed, and too much vigilance required. I have seen too many accidents to ever get complacent about the trip, and even if I wanted to look around, there's not much to see but billboards. I remember how delightful it was to go visit my friend Emilio in the country, and how glad I was that he was off the beaten path. (In more ways than one! )

I have to admit that there is much truth in my friend David's rationale for why I was taking a long time getting to his house after we had agreed to meet there following a shopping venture. "Don't worry about her," he told his wife. "You know how she is; she has to stop and look at every shiny thing she sees along the way." (We will not go into any other attributes I may have in common with the magpie, thankyouverymuch.)

Sometimes staying on a path means overcoming obstacles, and I've had plenty of experience with that. Being stubborn means that I can keep trying for longer than some people would deem necessary. But if the goal is important, the obstacles can be dealt with. It does require some balance to make sure that you don't exhaust yourself in the process, so that you are unable to accomplish anything when you get over them.

It always comes down to Balance, doesn't it? Meandering isn't always the best course, but neither is the straight and narrow. Gotta choose. And remember, not all those who wander are lost!

Bright Blessings,
Spiral Crone

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