We live on a dirt road. Our children call it the bumpy road. In contrast, the paved road is the soft road. I think about that and it reminds me of life.
A paved road might be smoother, but you are more likely to bypass a neat treasure along the way. You are also more likely to have an accident. The 'bumpy' road, however, makes you slow down and enjoy the scenery. You probably won't be having too many accidents on the 'bumpy' road either, for lack of traffic and slower speed.
How like life! When life seems to be a soft road, we get to traveling too fast and that is when we begin making our mistakes and having accidents. We also begin to pass up some of the more precious and beautiful treasures of life.
Sometime when life's road gets bumpy, we tend to complain. What we don't realize is that this bumpier road is an opportunity. An opportunity to slow down, look around, find the hidden treasures. There are a lot of small beautiful treasures given to us in this life, but we are going too fast to see them.
The little flowers along the path, or a brand new day waking in the east. The smile of a child, the sparkle in the eye of the one you love. A sparrow on the fence rail, and the tiny little honey bee gathering pollen from the henbit.
When life is a smooth road, we tend to pass these things. Yes, it may be a more comfortable ride, but what do we miss out on?
The bumpy road may feel a little more painful, but it makes us slow down and enjoy the little things.
Yes, when it is all said and done, its the bumpy road for me!!! I only have one life to live and I don't want to miss any of the important things.
Slow down today and take the road less traveled. You'll be glad you did!!
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