Every spiritual path leads the sincere seeker to the truth that can only be found within. The Sufi says that there are as many roads to God as there are human beings, “as many as the breaths of the children of men.” Because we are each individual and unique, the journey of discovering our real nature will be different for each of us. At the same time different spiritual paths are suited to different types of people.
LLewellyn Vaughan-Lee
Fort Collins has 285-plus miles of trails which includes paved trails within the city or biking in the foothills and mountains. The Fort Collins website says the city has been named a platinum level bike-friendly city. This image is along the Spring Creek Trail about 4 blocks from my condo after a March snowfall in 2003. With that many miles of paths to ride and walk there are many different paths to choose from. And, I do!
I believe as LLewellyn Vaughan-Lee that we all have our own unique spiritual path as it unfolds before us. I also believe we have been on this path from our birth, taking each step in faith. And this path cannot be known unless we take the steps. It’s important that I not compare my path to others because it’s mine, a gift just for me. I hope you believe that is true for your path as well. Some of my path has been flat, smooth, with wide open horizons to venture towards while at other times I find myself in the dark forests of the night, unable to see the path, fearful to take the next step. As I accept this spiritual path, I find the courage to continue on seeking, discovering my real nature.
If you have read this far thanks for listening to my ramblings. And to those of you in Maine and Michigan and Charlotte, stay warm! Hoping you had a good weekend.
2 Comments
Tom Dills
We must accept that the path we are on ‘is’ the path, and moving forward is the only option. Sometimes we cannot see the path, as you say, and sometimes we have to have faith that there is, in fact, water in the pool.
Sunny and 55 here this afternoon, although the mornings have been cold. Near 20 yesterday but about 30 this morning. A few piles of snow remain, but only in the shade. Not too bad!
Monte Stevens
Yes, it “is” our path! We hit 53 degrees in Fort Collins today and expect snow tomorrow then extreme cold for the next few days. Nothing like they are having up north. Stay warm and on the path, my friend!