Is it time to make a path...or take a path?
This is a question that I've asked myself from time to time...mostly when it comes to a point where I'm making a decision and I'm not quite sure where to go next.
Situations like these can be a good time to stop and see what's out there...see what's been done, and decide if that's where you want to go...on a well trodden path.
Or...if what's "out there" doesn't seem to resonate for you, maybe it's time to forge your own path.
When I look back at my life and my decisions, there have been some pivotal moments where I've decided that it's time to forge my own path. Risky? Yep. Worth it? Almost always.
Choices.
Tradition. Let's face it, historically, there's a traditional path that we were encouraged to follow. For example, when it came to education in particular...finish high school, go to college or university immediately, graduate, secure a job and off you go... right out of the gate.
That was never me. I was one of the first to take the year off between high school and what's next.
And then from there... my steps were always a little bit off the beaten path...and for that, I'm truly grateful.
At the same time, let's not knock tradition. There's a reason something's a tradition, isn't there? It's tested, tried and true.
And like a lot of traditions, it's celebrated. There's a level of approval attached to it...it's what you're supposed to do.
How about you?
Taking a path that no one else, or very few have taken, in and of itself is an act of courage. Recognizing that although this isn't the way most people go, this is going to be your way...and some may say...the rewards can be so much bigger as well. The successes and failures that come from your decisions. To truly listen to what resonates in your heart for you. There's more risk involved, but there's risk involved with anything worthwhile.
Are you a traditional path follower or do you tend to get the information you need and then forge your own direction?
There's no "right" way to be. This is an opportunity to consider shifting gears if you always lean in one particular way.
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
Are you at a crossroads right now...a decision making point? Not sure of your next step?
"Sometimes someone else has already done the legwork and it makes sense to walk in their footsteps and soak up their experience. Then there are going to be the times when no one else has quite done the thing you want to do and you may need to create your own path. Check in and notice what may apply right now." *
I'm making the assumption that you already know how to follow a path, so let's explore forging your own path which maybe is a foreign concept for you.
The thing about making your own path is you get to pick which detours you take, and ...you don't tend to look at them as detours, they're simply another option on your path. Another opportunity.
That's the beauty...your map isn't carved out too far ahead. And if you decide to change direction...you're always taking whatever experience you gained with you. It adds a new layer to your life experience, and it creates the uniqueness of who you are and what you bring to the table.
Think of that situation again...is it time to make a path...or take a path? Trust your instincts.
Is it time to explore your path? Contact me and let's set up your FREE chemistry call.
Cheers,
Ann
*Excerpt from my second book “You’re Stuck…Now What?”
Is it time to make a path…or take a path?