The adventure of a lifetime.

What do we do if we encounter a wall in our path to our destination? Some would give up. Others may just go back the way they have come. Perhaps those choices are safer. Then there are those who would look for tools to knock down part of that wall to reach the other side. That would be tough; somewhat difficult but it is certainly better than losing hope or retracing one's step. Now what if there are no tools?

How long can a wall be? Even the Great Wall of China has an ending. It is also not easy but then there is always a way to the other side where our destination is. Be it to the left or the right, there will come an opening or the end of the wall. All it needs is our effort.

As someone said, "There are many roads to Rome." and I would say, "There are many paths to God." Similarly, there are many roads or paths to our destination in life. The way through life is so wide that we find many lanes along it. What kind of path or road that we encounter depends upon our choice.

Yes, the choice is ours. How we made the choice depends upon the teaching of our parents and the people who brought us up. Those who have never encountered difficulty give up the minute they encounter a problem. Those who have the tools and the knowledge to use them can overcome the obstacles and gain pride and experience in the process. However, even if we lack the proper tools, there are still many ways to overcome the seemingly insurmountable. Just go around it and emerge with even greater hope and understanding of the world and its potholes as well as the knowledge that there are so many ways to discover solutions.

In fact, not knowing what lies ahead is not a deterrent. Rather, it is the incentive to our curiosity to venture forth and enjoy life for what it is; an adventure of a lifetime.