I have eight years of driving experience. Unpredictable weather, abrupt detours, and lengthy highways are all part of the job. However, it has never felt like a job to me.
I saw a figure huddled on the side of the road, soaked and shivering, somewhere along the winding pass.
Soon after, I saw a young man slouched on a bench at a rest area in the Midwest. He’d just lost his job, unsure of what came next. We talked. I told him about my journey.
About how it’s acceptable to walk—drive—away from the mold that people will always want to fit you into.
His eyes glowed. Before we left, he stated, “I needed to hear that.”
That’s when it finally dawned on me: this path I’ve taken? It’s not only mine. It’s a road that helps others find their own feet, too.
We are not always commended for speaking the truth. We don’t always receive assistance. However, we do achieve peace. We do have a purpose. And if we’re fortunate, we occasionally connect.
So if you’re out there, feeling like you’re the only one taking a different path—don’t stop.
Your path is important.
You are important.
I appreciate you listening. If this story resonated with you, tell someone who might benefit from the same message. Continue. By simply being yourself, you never know who you could influence.