Did you ever stop and wonder why you did this or that? Or why you made that choice that led you down a path you never expected? Sometimes, we find it difficult to remember the reasons, we forget what started the whole journey. Yet, at other times, something happens and THAT reminds us of the countless reasons why one of our choices led to this point in time; this very moment that we are living, experiencing and observing the scene of our life unfold.
The events of this week reminded me of my choices and why I picked the journey I am living right now. Watching my life partner connecting with our kids, listening to his impressions and advice and then sharing his passion for life and living, reminded me of the many reasons why I made my choices 21 years ago.
Two incidences in particular made me a time traveller and took me back to that moment I decided my fate. My accomplice convinced me to push our children (15 and 12) to venture alone into Ottawa and explore, make mistakes and 'literally' get lost. He encouraged them to check out the bus routes, check out restaurants and museums. They did a great job getting themselves to visit the Parliament, eat an expensive lunch and then contact us to pick them up when they lost their bus money. My husband was very calm throughout the whole ordeal while I pecked about like a mother hen. I learned that day that he calms me just the right amount and helps me believe in the value of positivity and making mistakes.
The second incident that helped remind me of my life choices happened when we were talking about all sorts of things including internal struggles. At one point, he paused for a moment and said, "I wish you'd gain more confidence and see yourself through my eyes!" And there it was; the second reminder of why I chose the choices I chose.
Did you ever stop and wonder why?
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