Wandering.

“Not all those who wander are lost.”

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

Life is a journey.  

True, there are those of us out there that have known and heeded their calling since they first sensed its resonance within their soul.  They are blessed to be able to step first in that direction and capture a fulfillment of a lifetime.   

And then there are those that need to figure our path out.  Go left.  Right.  Back up.  Stop for a moment and disengage.  Repeat.  Then, head back out.  

Wandering of that sort is not so much about being lost. It is more akin to being open and present. Having the strength to overcome disappointment, despair and defeat.  Possessing the courage and faith to risk, stop, start, restart and then proceed towards that one thing that affirms, reinforces and brings joy. 

All of which is to be found in the process of wandering.  Qualities that may not be possible to attain otherwise.  

Nothing lost about that.  

More so about finding oneself.