LIFE IS A JOURNEY

Posted by Unknown On Thursday, May 13, 2010 20 comments
Sometimes, life hits us with difficult decisions. My older son had a tough decision to make recently and a heartbreaking one too. Being the sentimental old lady that I am, I took it more badly than he did - which is why I could not blog as much yesterday as I was licking my wounds. He is ok now, just me who is a bit shaken. To assuage the pain of letting go of our hopes and dreams, I went on my usual search for inspirational poems that could give me that boost for an uplifted spirit. I found the following one which I hope will touch and inspire you. Take care and have a blessed day! This poem is specially dedicated to my beloved older boy - Mom always loves you and will stand by you, no matter what!


AS YOU TRAVEL THROUGH LIFE
-author unknown-

As you travel through life there are always those times
When decisions just have to be made,
When the choices are hard, and solutions seem scarce,
And the rain seems to soak your parade.

There are some situations where all you can do
Is simply let go and move on,
Gather your courage and choose a direction
That carries you toward a new dawn.

So pack up your troubles and take a step forward -
The process of change can be tough,
But think about all the excitement ahead

There might be adventures you never imagined
Just waiting around the next bend,
And wishes and dreams just about to come true
In ways you can't yet comprehend!

Perhaps you'll find friendships that spring from new things
As you challenge your status quo,
And learn there are so many options in life,

Perhaps you'll go places you never expected
And see things that you've never seen,
Or travel to fabulous, faraway worlds
And wonderful spots in between!

Perhaps you'll find warmth and affection and caring
And somebody special who's there
To help you stay cantered and listen with interest
To stories and feelings you share.

Perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing your friends
Are supportive of all that you do,
And believe that whatever decisions you make,
They'll be the right choices for you.

So keep putting one foot in front of the other,
And taking your life day by day...
There's a brighter tomorrow that's just down the road -
Don't look back! You're not going that way!



20 comments to LIFE IS A JOURNEY

  1. says:

    Darth Vader Dear MWS,

    Like the title of yr posting, Life indeed is a long journey and full of junction of which one has to make decision as to which road to travel. It has never been easy. The tougher the journey, the better one will emerge.

    People are afraid to make decisions because they dont know what the future holds for them. Only after travelling the chosen road, one will be able to know whether that road is suitable for him/her or not. One must not regret of his/her decision made.

    i too had to make a tough decision recently. i have to travel in uncharted water. i dont know what the future will hold for me and my family,but i will do the best that i can.

    Always believe in yrself and i am a firm believer that everything that happens, it happen for a reason.

    Lastly, MWS, mothers will be mothers, yr children will "Never" grow up in yr eyes even if they are 30 or 40 years of age.

    My mom is like tht. ;)

  1. says:

    nick Dear Sis,

    Take heart sis that your son is receiving his trials in life and are on his way to become a normal and whole human being. Human life is full of trials and tribulations and that's the way GOD intended. Without them (trial and tribulations) we will not understand and know HIM.

    Being a mother, sometimes you'll feel worse than what your son is feeling. That's GOD gift to woman and to humankind. Without that strong emotion and connection of motherhood, humankind would have perished a long time ago. I know from my experiences (trials & tribulation) that without my mother, I would have floundered and perished in the sea of life. I am truly blessed to have my mother by my side during those times and I very sure your son feel the same.

    Your son will come out of this a better and stronger person, Sis And GOD only test and give trials to those HE deem worthy of HIS LOVE.

    Be strong Sis, the night will soon give way to daylight. The key is the strength of faith. That's the test.

    Nick.

  1. says:

    Cat-from-Sydney Aunty Paula,
    Here's a hug for you. MMMMWWWWAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
    If you need a shoulder to cry on, have mine, OK? purrr....meow!

  1. says:

    Anonymous The long and winding road.

  1. says:

    Tiger MWS, this was a great post!
    Thank you for a good heads-up today.

  1. says:

    Anonymous Dear Grieving MWS,

    There are worse tragedies in life than such which afflicts most of us.

    Jesus said each must bear his own Cross and this means his own triala and tribulations in the mundane plane as well.

    The Buddha said that attachment and grasping is the source of all sorrow. Sounds a bit harsh but isn't there lots of truth therein?

    The ancients always knew that to have and to hold is not all. We must learn also to let go as and when the situation dictates in life.

    But being Human, we shall have to really learn to transcend the most difficult of things. A grasping and a letting go. That's the enigma of life which we have to realize AND master.

    We have great commentators like Darth Vader and Nick, e.g., already on this matter and so, dear MWS, you are indeed blessed too. Little more that I may add here.

    ~wits0~

  1. says:

    jtba Many times , many things are never what they seem to be .

    Fate can deliver some pretty nasty
    trials & tribulations along the many cross roads of our lives.

    Pain confirms that we are alive
    and I pray for a ray of light to shine on your Family to guide you thru these dark hours .

    Salam & God Bless .

  1. says:

    Catherine What an inspirational poem!
    Thanks....

  1. says:

    Anonymous For your son whenever he is tested.
    James 1 :2-3
    My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

    Do be encouraged that we have a God who knows our every need.

    Romans 8:28
    And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

    Specially dedicated to you :

    “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:”
    Proverbs 31:10, 27-28

    Have apurposeful day !
    ~ahoo~

  1. says:

    edward Dear MWS,

    This is an emotional time for you and I am glad you have found the strength to face it well. As parents, its extemely difficult to see our children go through painful period in their lives. As always the sun will come shining through after the rain clouds had passed and they will grow to be wiser and stronger. Its wonderful to see the caring comments here.

    Praise God.

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear Darth Vader

    Thank you so much for sharing from your heart. I think the toughest job in the world is that of a parent. Indeed, from the time our kids are born till the day we die, we have to love and nurture them - a lifelong investment that brings dividends in tandem with the quality of our investment of time, love and dedication.

    Choices can lead to painful experiences. The poem 'The Road Not Taken' teaches many lessons about this and I have blogged at length about it. Unfortunately, it is easier to write about it than to apply it in our daily lives. When hit by life's challenges, we can either rise or buckle.

    Thankfully, my son made the right decision and we love him very much for it. He is still young and will find love again. Recovery may be a tedious and arduous process but through time, healing becomes a beautiful experience as memories are there to warm the heart.

    You made me smile a lot. Yup - mothers are the same haha...In our eyes, our kids are just that - kids - even if they have grown up and are parents in their own right LOL!! But he is only 20 and has a whole vista of exciting experiences waiting for him.

    Take care and thanks for your empathy and warm thoughts.

    God bless your kind heart.

    Shalom

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear Nick

    Many thanks for your touching and realistic comment. Indeed, along this long and winding road called 'life', there are many trials that bring out the best and the worst in us. Truly, in despair, we can taste the beauty and love of the Almighty and draw strength from above just when the going is too much for us.

    You are right. My friends could not believe or understand how and why it could affect me more than him. But that is because I am his mother and I always want the best for him and feel far too much for my precious boys. After all, he was with me nine months before he entered this world - and that bond can never be experienced by any one else...

    Yes, I believe this experience has been a good shake-up for him and a wake-up call to rise and be a man to carve his niche in this world successfully in order to be ready to set up a family next time.

    Thank you so much for your gentle and sensitive encouragement. I appreciate the warm thoughts and navigation for me to look above.

    Take care and may the Almighty watch over you and yours and keep you all safe and healthy.

    Salam

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear Cat-in-Sydney

    Thank you so much for your loving furry hugs and shoulder. Oooops...sorry I wetted your sturdy shoulder, dearie. Take care and know that you are always in our hearts!

    The puuurrrrfect feline darling!

    Salam

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear Tiger

    You are welcome! It is always encouraging to see your comments. Take care and God bless you and yours.

    Cheers

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear ~wits0~

    Thank you so much for your wise, spiritual and sensitive encouragement that certainly lights my darkened path.

    Indeed you are right. There are worst sufferings than the one I am going through now. Thank you so much for that reminder that certainly puts things in the right perspective.

    Letting go is always a painful experience but one that liberates us from the shackles of worry and a deadly inward-looking tendency which serve to debilitate us.

    During such circumstances, the knowledge that the great Masters and saints of this world transcended all in their path do lots to steer us on the right path. Yes, I have to master the art of letting go for holding on would remind us of all the pain and sorrow instead of enjoying the many other experiences in store for us.

    Yes, I am blessed to have wonderful readers like you, Darth Vader, ahoo, and many others who leave their thoughts - even those who read my blog silently.

    Thank you and everyone so much that via this blog, I have found a friend in you - even if I have never met you in person nor know your name etc.

    Life is beautiful because YOU are in it.

    Thank you once again for this beautiful encouragement. I am indeed blessed.

    Take care and have a blessed life.

    Warmest regards

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear JTBA

    Lovely to hear from you again! Thanks so much for your warm and sincere comments during this sad period of my life. I am much better now and am thankful that the encouragement of friends, readers and relatives have truly been priceless in steering me in the right direction.

    Thank you for your prayers for my family too. That is so awesome!

    Indeed fate can be cruel but more importantly, we have to pick ourselves up and be strengthened for even greater challenges in the school of hard knocks.

    Take care and do keep in touch.

    May the Almighty bless you and yours always.

    Salam

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear Catherine

    You are welcome! Indeed it is such an inspirational poem. Unfortunately, I have no idea who wrote it...

    Take care and may you be blessed by it over and over again.

    Cheers

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear ahoo

    My deepest appreciation to you for the biblical gems of wisdom that you have planted here. These are some of my favorite verses that have been with me since my teenage Sunday School years :-).

    As an older person, these treasures are even more priceless!

    God bless you for being a man after His heart.

    May you continue to breath wisdom and inspiration into my blog and to touch all our lives.

    Take care and have a blessed day.

    Shalom

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear Edward

    Indeed I am thankful for these comments here that have truly ministered to me during these dark moments.

    It is not easy to be a mother. How much do we hold on to and how much do we let go? How much free will do we allow and the degree of influence should we exert?

    Balance is a delicate situation but one that must be wrought with much wisdom.

    Through the gloomy sky, God has opened a window for us to see that His mercies are new every morning.

    I have cried my eyes out but only because I feel the pain of my son. And I know that his pain must be worse than mine. Nonetheless, the pain that He bore for us when He gave His life is the greatest and with the agape love shed abroad in our hearts, I move on, as I dry my tears, take a big gulp to prevent more tears from raining down, and believe that - yes - there is tomorrow....another new day that will bring hope, new experiences and wonders of the world.

    Thank you Edward, for your friendship, encouragement, support, readership, wisdom and for who you are - a blessing to all who know you!

    May God bless you and your family in abundant ways! Take care and please keep in touch!

    Shalom

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear Anon @ 10.06am

    It is a long and winding road...but we will all get there someday :-).

    Take care and thanks so much for stopping by.

    Please keep in touch. God bless you.

    Cheers

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