While running from myself…

My walk – this journey.

Has been perilous at times, had I known that danger lurked at every turn perhaps I would have been inclined to conduct myself differently.

Sulfur Bank trail in Hawaii.

I’ve learned that life is consistently inconsistent.

And until I realized that I was challenging life, instead of studying at its feet and gleaning the lessons that I was being peppered with.

Sauntering in Calvert Cliffs State Park

I wandered about aimlessly, searching… Looking for my path.

But –

I did what was safe, deafened by the sound of monotony.

Turkey Neck Lighthouse – Elk Neck State Park

I knew that something was missing and I ran like Jonah and something beckoned… But, I ignored it, because fear overwhelmed and governed my actions.

On the shores of North Point State Park

I waited for a sign, but there was no thunderous voice from the clouds to guide…