This week I was reminded of an experience I had on my mission. My companion and I, along with 3 elders were crammed into the teeny mission car on our way to Malargue. Malargue is the furthest area from the mission home—about a 5-hour drive. We were headed there to perform in a musical fireside (we had been touring the mission doing these firesides in each of the stakes). The rest of our group was in a big van, and we were supposed to meet them there. Well, none of us had ever been to Malargue before so we really had no idea how to get there. We took one wrong turn and ended up on a very long, bumpy dirt road. We eventually made it to Malargue—about two hours later than planned.
Now we could have taken two approaches to this situation. 1) Freak out and worry the whole way about how we were going to be late and whether or not we were actually going to get there, and what was going to happen to that little car after 100 miles on a crappy dirt road. 2) Enjoy the moment. After all, when else would we have the chance to be on an open country dirt road out in the middle of Argentina surrounded by sheer beauty?
I opted for the latter. Even though we were late for the concert, and the car’s oil pan got totally busted, the memory of that gorgeous Argentine countryside will forever be engrained in my memory.
The reason I thought about this is because just two days ago, I thought I had my professional life figured out. I had finally found a graduate program that would lead me to the career I thought I would love. I applied to said program, and was confident I would be accepted. I was well on my way to professional bliss. But, come to find out, they did not have the same vision as I did, and I’m now faced with a roadblock in my path. I still have the same final destination in mind, but I’ve now got to find a new way to get there. Maybe the alternative will be a long and bumpy dirt road, but I hope the scenery will be worth the detour.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Roadblocks
A wise old man once said, "Always take the scenic route. The joy is in the journey, not the destination."
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4 comments:
Christy - You're fantastic and I appreciate your perspective on life. Good luck with the choices you have in front of you!
It ain't your years,
but how you spent 'em.
Ain't the cares
that life may bring.
It's the hopes and dreams
and friendships.
These are worth
remembering.
Cowboy, take me away!
Things have a way of working out for the best. I have every confidence in you, especially since you're approach to roadblocks pretty much rocks.
Also: Will you post pics of St. Paddy's Day? I was bummed I couldn't come--being out of town. (Hangs her head)
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