A New Path

For once in my life, I feel good... about my relationships, my job, my friendships. There is nothing I want for at the moment, and that, in and of itself, is completely liberating. I'm on a path, knowing the dirrection I am headed and even suspect who may accompany me on my journey.... What else is a gal to want for???

I've given up trying to predict the future, living for tomorrow, today is here, so much more satisfying, not to mention, realistic.

I'm happy, in a nutshell, and that speaks volumes for everything else.

I'm making good money, I enjoy the company of co-workers and friends. I'm well liked and even respected by my peers. I have a beautiful young lady to conversate day and night... I'm left wanting for nothing....

Except maybe for my past to begin to fade into the background, so that I may become honored and respected for who I am today, rather than scowled upon and JUDGED for my mistakes of yesterday.

I have learned so much from those very mistakes, and would not change them even if I could, for in essense, that would be changing my path, who I have become. I see the value in the "wrong" turns I have taken, the "bumps" in the road along the way, and I feel blessed to recognize this, as I am now making different choices.... James Balwin once eloquently penned -- "To know where you are going, you must first know from whence you came" (loosly quoted).

I do know where I've come from, and not a path I will venture down again. My options are endless, although I am now choosing my steps and company carefully. I may not know where I will end up tomorrow, however, I can make different choices in order to ensure that I will not retread broken down trails....