New Shoes

New Shoes

Today I put on new shoes. 

They represent a new direction that my life has taken.

It is a leap of faith really, like the kind it takes to jump into a new life without all the answers and know that everything will work out for the best.

I visited the north rim of the grand canyon a few years ago. In my excitement to reach the edge and look out over the grand expanse of the canyon I left my companion behind in the parking lot. She decided to sit on a bench and chat with another tourist.

The two of them observed me on the edge of the canyon and I acknowledged and nodded to them. 

I saw below me a ledge and decided to jump down to get a better vantage point to take a picture.

As I jumped I heard a scream and wondered why. The two of them rushed over scolded me for scaring them. Innocently, I asked what they were referring to.

From their vantage point they saw me jump and disappear while from my vantage point I saw a better position to take a picture.

I promise you, I did not plan it that way although it would be the exact kind of thing I would purposely do.

That same scenario is playing out as I take a leap of faith into a new life and new direction. 

I can see clearly where I am going but to some, all they see is me disappearing over a cliff.

My new shoes are a bit tight and walking today made my foot tender, adjustments usually take time and this adjustment in my life will take some by surprise.

All I can say to them is that I feel at peace, the joy has come back into my life and I wake up each day amazed at the blessings and bounties of the heavens in my life.

I don’t have all the answers, I probably never will but this path and choice to take a leap of faith is right for me.

I have taken the unconventional path in life and that has made all the difference.