The Journey

"Don't be dismayed when you come to a pothole,
a detour, a stretch of rough and rocky road.
Don't be surprised.
Slow down a little.
Be patient.
It's not the whole journey.
It's not the way it'll always be.
But it is part of your journey, too,
part of your journey to your heart and soul.

Even when we're living with joy and freedom,
we continue to learn, grow, feel, experience.
And the road can still get rough.

Happiness doesn't mean feeling gleeful all the time.
Happiness doesn't mean the road we're traveling is always smooth.
Happiness means feeling all we need to feel.
And accepting each part of the journey,
even the changes of course and direction."

Author: Melody Beattie
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To say that you can love one person all your life
is just like saying that one candle will continue burning
as long as you live (Tolstoy)