Have you ever traveled to another country and found everything to be unfamiliar? It’s to be expected, of course, this feeling of unusual. The people, dress, language, food, customs, even everyday items like toilet paper, are all different. When interfacing with the unfamiliar, it feels awkward, perhaps, even scary. We long for that to which […]
Navigating Crossroads
Have you ever come to crossroads on a journey and been unsure which path to take? Perhaps road signs are somewhat askew or missing, or the roads have changed since the last navigation update. How can you determine which direction is right? Often, we encounter crossroads in life that are just as confusing as an […]
Slowdowns, Detours, and Alternate Routes
Last week, I had a meeting in a neighboring town. After the meeting, I decided to swing by a few stores on the way home. The highway to my destination is undergoing construction, and as I neared the exit I needed to take, I saw what appeared to be only construction traffic in the far […]
When Life Hands You Roadblocks and Detours
When I was a child, a popular vacation was the “road trip,” which involved loading the car with luggage and people and driving hundreds of miles each day, stopping only for meals, rest areas, and an occasional “attraction.” We usually drove until almost dark, then stopped at a roadside motel for the night. The next […]