Life moves forward but it happens in ways that one could never anticipate.
Your emotions will be greatly tested.
Can you withstand it?
Everything you thought you were and everything you thought you wanted will be pushed, poked, and prodded as you stumble down the uneven path.
The path will not smooth itself out as the journey continues. There will always be jagged edges, a few stones out of place and bumpy unsettled bricks or cobblestones.
Make sure you have a solid pair of shoes. More importantly make sure your mind and heart stay open.
As you are tested down this path and by the surrounding wilderness be sure to find your resilience, as you learn to embrace your needs, letting go of that which you thought you wanted.
If you don’t stay open to this then one swift trip, or loss of all emotion and life will feel grueling and unbearable.
So, you really don’t have a choice but to drop all you ever wanted and hold on for the ride.
Be sure your shoes are on tight, and your head and heart stay upright. Don’t give life a chance to say, “checkmate”. Embrace the adventure instead.