October 11, 2002
...fiveoneseven...
Why does there have to be an epiphany? Why can't it just be, "Hey, I'm on the right path. This is working." and take it from there? I would think that being on the right path should just feel... right, not resonant or explosive or mindblowing. Such an exhilerated feeling accompanied with a major life change usually means, in my experience, not a move to the right path but just a serious break from the old -- which doesn't necessarily mean good, just serious. It may feel great as it happens, but it my turn out to be just as off-path as what came before.
It's kind of like the scene at the end of Star Wars, as Luke approaches the ventilation shaft, Darth Vader and TIE fighters on his tail. He's searching for the target, monitoring the computer, watching for enemies, but Obi Wan tells him to use the force; he turns of the monitors, closes his eyes, and drops the bomb right down the shaft.
The stars have aligned. Good things are happening. Don't over-analyze it, looking for signs and symbolism. All that matters is that it's happening, and you're not forcing it. Let the force flow through you, and all that pseudo-religious crap. Just don't think about it, and it'll happen.
All that's to say, "Good, I'm glad things are working out, but don't concentrate on the signs that it's the right path, concentrate on the path."
But keep on eye on the signs...it might say turn here. ;)
Posted by: Roni at October 11, 2002 02:48 PMYeah, keep an eye on the signs or you'll wind up like Bugs Bunny with your head in the bullpen and a road map and you're saying, "I knew I shouldn't have taken that left turn at Albuqerque."
But, I know what you're talking about. I'm grateful to have many, many things in my life that just feel "right". Guess what's at the top of my list?
Posted by: Cinnamon at October 11, 2002 03:48 PM