Walking Down a Dirt Road

              

             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.