Creating your current pathway

While fasting and meditating this weekend, I was reminded once again to remain present in the moment and focus on my path. So I decided to do that by taking a motorcycle ride north into the mountains and hike a bit. As I was sitting near an open field soaking in the beauty and reflecting on what "remaining present" meant, I heard something in the trees below me. When I turned to look, I saw a beautiful Bull Elk moving up towards the rim.

I silently looked on and was thankful that the wind was blowing my scent away from him. I watched him move along his path - stopping when he needed to - whether because he was alerted to my presence or taking a nibble from a tree.

Elk are persistent creatures. In the winter, they don't let the snow hinder their movements - they continue on until they've reached their goal. They stop and rest when they need to and then continue on, despite difficulties.

I then realized that I have not been persistent in reaching my goals. Mostly because I've used my energy in other areas of my life not conducive for my own productivity. In order to prevail on my path, I need to rest my body and restore my energy, much like this Bull Elk was doing. In doing so I know that I'll restore my energies, allowing room for change and create the positive path that I desire.

I watched the Elk until we were out of one another's sight. I thanked him for his presence and message and hiked back down the trail, watching the path I was on - in a whole new light.

Namaste,
WS