There’s just
something about walking down a dirt road that brings me peace. There’s a stillness, a quiet that you don’t
get in the city. It’s hard to get a
sense of distance. You can walk for
miles and get lost in your own thoughts.
A mile or so into my walk I come
to a house with a dog enjoying his many acres.
As soon as he sees me, he comes down to the road at the edge of his
property. He didn’t bark. I think he was just curious. His way of saying hello. I continue walking. I take in the beautiful fall leaves- red,
yellow, and orange. I look down and
notice the dirt on my shoes. I don’t
care though; I’m enjoying the weather and calm.
Once a year at Thanksgiving I get
out of the city and travel three hours to the country in Hesston, KS. Everyone should make it a point to disconnect
from the world for a time, at least once a year. Life can get so busy. We do it to ourselves, planning activity
after activity so we don’t have to be alone for too long. I for one, like being alone…sometimes. I like to be still and hear my own
thoughts. It also gives me the
opportunity to send up a special prayer to God.
Reflection is key to making the hard decisions in life. Thinking about the past, looking at where you’re
at now, and where you want to go. Are
you currently where you want to be? Are
you the person you want to be? What do
you need to change? It’s impossible to
think about those things with all the distractions we have these days: T.V.,
social media, etc. So, find your country
road. The place you can get away from it
all.
