When we drive and see a diversion sign, we get frustrated because it means we can’t go on our usual journey, the quick one that gets us from A to B; we have to go the long way round. Although this could mean we see new things, have our eyes opened to a new town or enjoy some new scenery alongside us, we don’t see those possibilities because we’re too impatient to get where we need to go.
I think the same is true in life. We’re so busy on our life journeys, we know where we want to go, we have goals we’re heading for and we don’t want things to get in our way. But if we did slow down and take the time to look around and try a new path or change things up, we might have our eyes opened to new possibilities and opportunities. A future that may be different to what we planned but might actually bring brighter things for us.
Maybe we need to take our blinkers off for a moment and pay more attention to the life we’re leading and all the different roads we could take. Life isn’t about getting from A to B, the fun is in the unknown and being safe won’t necessarily make us happy. Once in a while we should take the time to make that diversion and relish the new path it could take us on.
Vix
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countingducks
/ September 7, 2011This post is spot on and very well said. We so often miss the view because we are too consumed with getting from A to B. The pleasure in the unexpected or in exploring new unplanned routes can never be under estimated
LittleMissVix
/ September 7, 2011Thanks! We need to let the view sink in for sure!
scrambled7
/ September 7, 2011True, when I look at things i see only what I want to see and nothing else, i have to learn to be more observant.
LittleMissVix
/ September 7, 2011I’m the same and we may be missing things!
Lynn Rush
/ September 7, 2011Right on!!! It’s those little diversions that I end up learning so much about myself. Great post.
LittleMissVix
/ September 7, 2011Thanks Lynn!
tinkerbelle86
/ September 7, 2011apparetly diversion in spanish means fun! my spanish friend always comments when we are in the car x
LittleMissVix
/ September 7, 2011Wow you learn something new everyday!
Maggie
/ September 7, 2011Exactly. The diversions are what make life interesting.
LittleMissVix
/ September 7, 2011For sure!
lovelylici1986
/ September 7, 2011So true! We should really try to enjoy the ride until we get to the destination.
LittleMissVix
/ September 7, 2011It’s “The Climb”
SuziCate
/ September 7, 2011Great advice, it is all in the attitude we take life as to the results we get.
LittleMissVix
/ September 7, 2011Well said!
The Good Greatsby
/ September 7, 2011Great advice. We get so set on our planned route that we don’t take advantage of detours that may be even better.
LittleMissVix
/ September 7, 2011Thanks for commenting! I like the word detour
Jessica @ Stylish Stealthy and Healthy
/ September 7, 2011Definitely a great reminder!
LittleMissVix
/ September 8, 2011Thanks Jessica!
Julia (AKA Jules)
/ September 7, 2011that is totally true. I kind of like it when our tomtom takes us on random routes when there’s a jam on the motorway – the other day we went through “chelsea-ville”. Not that we were complaining – we are chelsea fans after all!
And i love the journey that life is taking me, even though it can be s**t. I know everything will work out in the end!
x
LittleMissVix
/ September 8, 2011Imagine if there was a tomtom for life
I think that’s really positive!
Lisa (Woman Wielding Words)
/ September 7, 2011“The journey is the reward.” That has been my motto for the last crazy year, and I am sticking to it since I have no clear point B. My life seems to be a series of diversions, and all I can do is keep my eyes open during the journey, with the hopes that I see the signs and beauty along the way.
LittleMissVix
/ September 8, 2011I think that’s a good motto!
nrhatch
/ September 7, 2011I agree!
http://nrhatch.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/revel-in-uncertainty/
BTW: In the States we have DETOUR signs instead of DIVERSION signs . . . so I learned a new British expression today! Thanks, Vix!
Enjoy the journey as the path unfolds before you!
LittleMissVix
/ September 8, 2011Haha glad to help you out on learning UK speak
Elin @andserenitytoo
/ September 7, 2011True… we need to travel through life with our eyes more open and not get lost in the plans…
LittleMissVix
/ September 8, 2011Well put!
Vicki Tremper
/ September 8, 2011Life is a balance, and that balance is different for everyone. I have very focused days, and days where I like to smell the flowers a bit more. Diversions, then, can be very frustrating, or they can be fun. Depends on my mood.
LittleMissVix
/ September 9, 2011That’s true, I think you should go where your mood takes you.
Surrey gal
/ September 8, 2011I want safety. I had my unknown, I want some safety now. Oh, and yes, please, a road to follow, a direction, because now I’m like a cow, from one grass to another without knowing where exactly.
LittleMissVix
/ September 9, 2011Haha a cow? That’s a bit harsh
CJs In Sight
/ September 21, 2011So true and well said. This reminds me of a book an old supervisor gave me about 10 yrs ago that I finally read about 2 yrs ago, “Who Moved My Cheese?”. If you haven’t already, I think you might enjoy it.
LittleMissVix
/ September 22, 2011Thanks CJ! I haven’t read it no.