My Yellow Brick Road

I love early morning walks. On the weekends I so enjoy taking my cup of coffee out for a stroll with me. A few weeks ago I went round the corner and added a second mile to my morning adventure. You just never know who or what you will find in the wee hours of the morning.

I scared a small deer not too long ago, have said hello to many a rabbit munching away, chased squirrels and chipmunks down the path, had Canada geese honk at me, and watched some wild turkey’s doing what most likely was “fooling around”—and right in plain view too!

And, there are always the song birds chirping merrily away. I love hearing their tunes. There is one that reminds me of my very happy cat Dunkin. If Dunkin were a bird she’d be that one. She’d be happy as can be singing away much like she dances around the house lightly and gracefully and ever so sweetly too. She reminds me of Audrey Hepburn—beautiful, sleek and full of grace.

Around that corner is a delightful path through some woods with curves and slight bends and you really don’t know what lies up a head in spots. The sun streams in brightly through the trees in the morning along that part of my path. It is quite beautiful. It is my slice of heaven. I can pretend I’m far away and not see the road that really is just 10 feet away.

I am peace filled and very spiritually connected on my morning walk. I know I am not alone and all is well.

Much like each new day, I never know who I will encounter when I begin my morning venture or where my walk will take me either.

My path took me to think about Dorothy lost and afraid and wandering her yellow brick road searching for answers and the great Wizard all the time hoping to find her way back home. She built a support system around her as she followed that yellow brick road. They helped each other and learned so very much along the way. Life is kind of just like that isn’t it!

As I venture down my yellow brick road I am filled with gratitude as I reflect on all the wonderful people in my life, lessons I’ve learned from the many challenges life has brought my way and all that I have been given—I have so very much.

My yellow brick road does make me feel like I’m all ready at home!

But then, after filling myself all up well prepared for the rest on my day, I get to wander back home. After all, there really just is no place like home!

What twists and turns has your life’s yellow brick road brought to you today? What can help prepare you to meet those challenges on this very day?