Early this morning I ventured off to explore a national park about 30 miles from my home. Over the years I had countless opportunities to explore this remarkable monument but the notion that I had all the time in the world had influenced my faulty thinking.
It was absolutely pouring during the drive. In fact, I missed my first turn off because I couldn't make out the sign through the deluge of water pounding on my windshield. But not once did I consider turning back. It was something that had to be done.
When I finally arrived I found a nearly empty parking lot. I made my towards the trail and soon discovered I had the entire forest to myself. The heavy rain gave way to more of a Scottish drizzle as I trudged through the mud and chose trails at random.
The morning offered some much needed introspection, solitude, and quiet. As I continued on the path I realized that most people do not make the extra effort, or the extra mile that will potentially usher in remarkable experiences. I once heard someone say, "There's less traffic up ahead."
Be the one who makes that little extra push and refuses to turn back.
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