Hey reader,

Journeys aren’t just a matter of source and destinations, they are more about the routes and those passages and stoppages across the routes wherein you make memories. It’s about those de-routes and unexpected good-bad surprises during a voyage which gets etched in your memories forever.

“Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.”
Oliver Goldsmith

I believe, a journey is rememberable when it is totally unplanned. This is why I started my blogging journey without any plans. So is true for life. You plan something ordinary while you end up getting something extraordinary, you never know. But, it doesn’t mean that you don’t plan anything at all. We live in a very competitive world where the hunger to reach the top is rising blindfolded. Everyone would ask you to have goals, short-term – long-term, and plan your way out towards these goals.

In all the little share of life, I have seen, one thing is for sure.. chasing your goals is a never-ending game. These goals are like the exhilarating halts in our life’s journey, and the people we connect with are like the passages we pass through, some are smooth and beautiful while some are rough and tough to cross. But this is what that makes our life worth living. Imagine standing right next to your destination and looking back on everything you passed through to reach there.

“Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.”
Drake

There will be times when you’ll reach your goals in time and the world will admire you for your success, you will get all the recognition for all your great work. This is just like traveling through those scenic countryside views in a beautiful weather where the sun and clouds keep playing with you while the trees passing by never stop to mesmerize you. This could be planned, but however, the best would be if you get this unplanned.. why?

“Mystery is at the heart of creativity. That, and surprise.”
Julia Cameron

But it’s not necessary that the whole journey would be of this sort. It can very well happen that you do reach your goals but unfortunately get a bit too late. You might as well miss hitting your target revenue by just a fraction, or maybe, you might downright miss the flight of your dream vacation completely, horrible.. isn’t it? Though it can be worse too… you never reach your goal, for it is so unnatural and impossible like touching the sky.

Always remember, if a passage in the journey is bad, it doesn’t mean that the entire journey will be dreadful. My friend revisited a fork in the road she faced a few weeks back when she started her new job. When everything was going well, she experienced the vicious circle of corporate-politics. She tried her best to create an impression before the management but every time she felt that she is close, someone dragged her back to the start-line. We all have faced this situation at some point in time. But as I said earlier, if one of the passages is not good enough, it doesn’t mean that the journey will not be beautiful.

“There’s nothing more frightening – and exciting – than getting lost in a forest. There is a journey towards the light, and you’ve got to go through the dark to get to the light. That’s what the forest is all about.”
David Farr

Altogether, we pass through various phases in life. Education, career, relationships, friendships, responsibilities and what not. Every stage and every person is a part of life. Life is never about just a single thing. Love is a part of life. Career is a part of life. Family responsibilities are also a part of life. And, if some part of your life is not going the way you wanted it to be, it doesn’t mean that your whole life is cursed. You will surely pass through this passage, you will certainly get to see those beautiful passages of your journey again. Just remember, this too shall pass. 

“The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is, just be nice to everyone and always smile.”
Ed Sheeran

What all you need to do is, just give every phase, every passage, every person a warm welcome, treat every part as a blessing and you will get pass through them with a smile. So, when you look back at your journey, you will be amazed at your memories, how you waved off those spooky forests as well as those beautiful countrysides and seafronts with the same smile all the way through, and this is something which one person has taught me.

Again, remember, life is a journey. Don’t imprison yourself in a rut. Break free and travel. Wander as if you’re lost. It’s the only way to discover yourself.
Cheers to you, I’m blessed to be a part of your journey in some way and wish you a great journey ahead. Bon Voyage!

“The journey may be long and boring, The road may be rough and bump full, But more than those, I wish you a safe journey.”