The Traveler

The spiritual path ~ is simply the journey of living our lives.

Everyone is on a spiritual path,

most people just don't know it.

Marianne Williamson

If the spiritual path were in one straight line where the traveler could have clear vision, and confidence on the path, the journey would be so much easier.  This is not the way, however.  The spiritual path bends and curves, has barriers to be overcome, detours available for free choice, stretches through rain, fog, sleet, snow, and very high winds.  Some days the sun is shining while other days darkness covers the path.  It is not easy nor was it meant to be.  The spiritual path requires patience, awareness, determination, courage and guidance from various sources.  The goal is to find all parts of the self and to become one with all there is.  All paths lead to Divine Spirit.

Although each spiritual path differs, the traveler meets a variety of teachers along the way, learning important lessons.  Some teachers stay with us for awhile and yet others seem coincidental just in passing.  Most of the journey is spent alone, discovering the traveler's purpose, strengths, gifts and talents.

Another portion of the spiritual path is designated for the traveler to not only be a student of life, but also at times the teacher.  As the teacher, experienced wisdom can be passed along to others upon the path.  It is an opportunity for the traveler to be in service to fellow travelers.

When the traveler wanders off the path, connections can be made with exceptional people who do not appear to be traveling at all.  These non-travelers do not appear to be following any sort of path and yet they are spiritually inspiring almost unknowingly.  They may not even refer to themselves as even being spiritual, but we find them to be respectful and honorable.

The spiritual path is a journey of a life time.  It is not meant to be a super speed way, as it is mostly a solitude road.  At times a section of the path may seem familiar as though it has been previously traveled, but the boulder once struggled with is now only a rock.  Tools are gathered along the way in hopes the traveler can move through troublesome areas more gracefully.  At times, it is easy to forget about the tools, and the traveler mounts the boulder again.

A traveler may also be a seeker or one who wanders.  Just because the traveler may wander, it does not mean the traveler is lost.  There are various foot paths available and although these less tread paths are not direct routes, they frequently provide needed rest or solitude or greater challenge. 

We are all travelers in one way or another and all paths lead to the Divine.