La La Land Mommy: The Path Least Traveled
Usually when I go pick my daughter up from school I alternate between a shortcut in our neighborhood which was basically a hole in the fence of the apartment complex next to us and taking the long way around. Well the other day I went to take the shortcut and was disappointed to find out that the apartment complex had the nerve to fix their fence. Ha ha ha! I’m kidding! Sort of. I knew they would eventually fix it. I will miss my little shortcut. The next day I took the long way around to pick her up. Like I had a choice to do other wise. On my way I was listening to music on my phone and I was getting my off key singing on. Not too loud but yeah I am not a singer. Just when I was about to hit the final note of the song Home from the latest Wiz soundtrack (You all should seriously check out the live version of the Wiz that aired on NBC back in December) I looked down and saw two $5 dollar bills on the ground. I looked around to make sure no one was looking for it or anything and I picked them up. Like absolutely no one was on the sidewalk at the time. So I picked up the money. I was just in shock. I knew that if someone came looking for the money I would give it back. No one ever came looking for it. Then once I crossed the street I found $1 dollar bill. Again same situation. I took it as a blessing but I also said a prayer for whom ever lost the money. Praying that it wasn’t their last dime.
Finding this money got me to thinking about the paths we choose to take in life. Cause if I had taken the shortcut like I usually do I never would have come across the money. Instead I was forced to take the long way around. I have so many things in life that I wish would happen right now. For example I would love to lose weight quicker than I actually am. But I am learning that sometimes there is no shortcut to get the things that you want. Sometimes you have no choice but to take the long way around. Even if there is a shortcut that doesn’t necessarily mean that you should take it. I often think about the decisions I had made in my life. I wonder what would’ve have happened if I had made different choices. Like what if I had gone to college after high school. Would my family be better off financially? I have so man questions. But dwelling on my past isn’t going to get me to my future. Basically I am learning the long way around teaches you the lessons you need to learn. On that long path you may stumble but if you stay on it you will get to wherever it is that you are trying to go. So whatever your goal is just know that even though it may seem far away and you may want to quit it actually isn’t as far as it may seem.
You are right! Even if our goals seem a million miles away, they really aren’t or don’t have to be.
Yep. That’s exactly my feeling.
I’m with you on that one. I’ve always found in my life that when I take the long way, I learn more, and I accomplish more. The easy way is rarely the best.
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So true. It’s when you put the work in when you find the most success.
This reminds me of the Supertramp song, “Take the Long Way Home”. Just like the song, when you take the long way, you discover all kinds of amazing things about yourself and everything around you.
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I’m going to have to look that song up. I don’t recall ever hearing of it.
What a great post. I have always found that it never seems to pay off when I try to take shortcuts. I do things the long way now.
Yes. The shortcuts usually turn out to be harder than the long way around.
This is such great encouragement. It is so easy to want to stop and give up.
Yes that is so true. Especially when your goal seems so far away.
Great post. I find that even though the short cut may be the easiest way it is rarely ever the most fulfilling way.
I agree with you. It’s like you miss all the lessons you could learn.
This is so true. You never know what’s going to happen when you choose a path. I think about this sometimes.
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Yes. It’s funny what will make us think.
Great post… and I agree there are lessons all around us, some times very unexpected. I am going to check out the Wiz music you mentioned also.
Thank you. Yes I find the unexpected ones usually turn out to be the most important
I hope you do. You will love it.
I learned to stop taking shortcuts a long time ago since I felt they never really worked out well. Now I live by the mantra that the only way around it, is through it.
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That is a good saying that I am going to remember.
Now I am wondering how many opportunities I’ve missed out on by taking the easy path sometimes. This was a great food for thought post. Thank you for sharing!
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I appreciate you stopping by. I wonder the same thing.
I think no one came well that’s because most of them took a shortcut
Ha ha ha! That is so very true.
I couldn’t agree more. I also believe that everything happens for a reason. Seems like taking the longer path really paid off ;)!
Yes. I was so glad to find it.
It’s hard to stop thinking about the “what ifs.” What if I would have done this vs. that….I try to live in the present, though it’s hard at times.
That’s what I do now.
I love that you really took finding the money to heart for what it might mean in the bigger picture. Most people would take it and not think twice about (or the people who lost it). Sounds like a meaningful walk!
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Yes it was a great walk. I couldn’t help but wonder about who lost it.
I have always ended up taking the long way. It is a interesting path to travel.
Yes it definitely is. You never know what will happen.
That’s so true. My dad always tells me I took the long path around in life but I still got where I needed to…and picked up some good experiences on the way.
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Yeah I love learning. I hate learning through bad experiences but sometimes that’s the only way you can learn.
I have often wondered what would happen if I had chosen a different path in life. I know that any variance would makes things different in a way I would not have appreciated.
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Exactly. Sometimes you wish you can go back and try something different but all you can do is accept what you learned.
Yes, some times we have to mix it up. There’s nothing wrong with switching things up.
Yes very true. I don’t regret it one bit.
Nope not at all.
Not so long ago there were commercials airing for the “long-cut,” as compared to the shortcut. There’s a lot to be gained from not rushing through things. Looks like yours literally paid off.
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That’s sweet that you said a prayer for the person who lost their money. Reminds me of the old saying that you never know who’s out there praying for you. 🙂
So very true. I was blessed but felt bad for the person who lost it.