Do We Create the Journey or Does the Journey Create Us?

This post is long over due and thank you to all who sent me emails reminding me of that! Seriously, what would I do without you.

I have learned a lot about myself through life and the journey I am on, but I've always questioned karma and natural life occurrences. Meaning, are we creating our journey by the things we do and say or do the things we do and say create us?



I pose this question because of the experiences I have had the past few weeks. I have met the first lady, finally found a house, been asked to help make a park handicap accessible, am starting a foundation, been asked to speak a few times and am understanding communication better and better. All of this, however, is because of the people around me and those that have helped create this journey.

But, how is this being done? I truly believe that if this had not happened to me and I had not had seen my friends and family go through what they have emotionally, I would not have encountered the spiritual and emotional substance I have obtained. I am now learning and allowing myself to be guided. It's a combination.

The one piece of my journey that has been difficult to understand is having so much to share but not having my grandfather to share it with. For some reason, God was ready for him sooner than we were ready to let go. He was always in my corner and I do so much today with him in my mind. He was a very smart determined person who raised such a great family. He made every holiday so fun and would always laugh at your jokes, good or bad. He was my rock in so many ways.

I often think of how he would handle everything that I have gone through and it makes me work harder and harder everyday. I think he is always around pushing and encouraging me and giving me that confidence I need at times. He would not allow me to be "down" for very long because he always believed that life had too much to offer.

I have used my frustration, confusion and, at times, sadness, as a way to examine myself and find my strengths. I have found more life in my life, than I ever had before. I am happy to have had such an outstanding role model in my grandfather and happy that he is still helping me create my journey.

Don't stop! Find that person or thing that gives you presents with their presence alone. Life will blossom before you know it. We do influence our journey. Think about your choices, you never know when you may need someone.

Love,
Jen