Defined Image

"It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, 

but it's another to think that your's is the only path."

Paulo Coelho

Years may be spent in defining a path. Months may be dedicated to research and discovery.  Days might  be given to isolation, while moments may have been reserved for silence.  It takes dedication to allow the process.

If we remember that we are more apt to learn from diverse opinions which challenge us, we create a need to listen to all people traveling upon an individual path.  This does not mean one must follow nor does it mean one must become ... well, one.

We are individual human beings encountering an authentic role to play in this time and space.  What a delightful image to think of each person traveling in their own way bathed in respect, honor, and compassion.  Perhaps this would be enough to remove fear, anger, hate and violence.