My relatively new-found fascination with maps amuses me, and doesn’t make a whole lot of sense at face value. I’m actually directionally dyslexic so unless a map is straightforward and there is someone there to actually orient me and the map in the first place, map reading can be a real exercise in frustration. But made-up maps, metaphorical maps, maps of imaginary lands, mind maps, treasure maps, inner landscape maps… now we’re talking. All these have been making there appearances in my dreams, my thoughts, my journals, delighting me with their invitations to explore and play.
So Jamie Ridler’s Wishcasting Wednesday prompt today of “what path do you wish to follow?” made me smile.
I know my path. It’s simple and I don’t need an elaborate map at all. I’m on the joy trail. And using my heart as a compass I can’t go wrong.
It may be simple, but what a varied and beautiful and ever-changing landscape I’m traveling through. So much to explore. And isn’t that the best feeling?
I love this quote by Henry Miller:
One’s destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things.
Seriously, isn’t that absolutely a wonderful perspective to hold?! I love the spaciousness of that; the invitation to grow; the reminder that we always have the opportunity to see with new eyes and a new heart.
So my question(s) to you:
What path do you want to follow?
What do you want to be looking at in a new way?
I’d really love to hear, so please leave a comment.
Lovely wishes!
“see your opportunities with new heart & eyes.”- FANTASTIC :]
As you wish for yourself, I wish for you as well.
“One’s destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things.”
This is exactly what I am learning at this point on my path.
Being able to look at things in a new way. Makes life easier.
As you wish for yourself, I wish also for you.
As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you also.
As you wish for yourself, I too wish for you. I want to follow a path of magical spirituality and I want to look at who I am and who I am becoming in an entirely new way.
“One’s destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things.”
I love this. And it’s nice to be reminded that each step on our earthly journey brings us into a more clear perspective, a new way of looking at things.
As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you also.
~ Jane
Feeling like i’ve met a soul sister, anam cara, and wise woman. Thank you for sharing your insights. I’ve subscribed so that i can continue to be inspired by you. As you wish for yourself, so i wish for you also, susanna
“Follow the path of your heart.” Not always easy to do, especially when the mind is very loud! I love this wise reminder. My heart will always lead me to my highest good. I am asking myself, “What would love do?” “What feels joyful and gooood?”
Thanks for the visual map. I love the colors, the textures, and especially the path that leads to the heart. 🙂
Deborah, you are a beautiful inspiration! Thank you!