Slow Routes, Growing Roots

When a promising opportunity
abruptly turns into a closed door,
fear not that you've been led astray,
for there is and has always been
more than one way.

When things don't go according to plan;
when your plans go awry,
fear not that you've gone astray,
for there is and has always been
more than one way.

Whenever you go through heart-break or rejection,
be sure to stay the course.
Simply return your thoughts to Me,
and the course correction
will be made clear;
or better yet, you'll hear
that this "no"  is only a way
for you to be available
for a better "yes".

When you begin to feel too much time has passed;
when you begin to view yourself as far behind,
fear not that you've gone astray,
for there is and has always been
more than one way.

And though your route
may not look like anyone else's,
you are indeed well on your way.
"Slow and steady wins the race",
so doubt not your pace.

Often a seemingly slow
and circuitous route
is necessary for you to deepen
and strengthen your roots
so that the tempestuous winds
will fail to topple you.

Your strong roots will keep you grounded
through whatever the world throws at you
as you stake your claim, your place in the world.
They will enable you to keep saying "Yes!"
no matter who and no matter how many
would tell you "no".

This self-assurance, for most,
can only be gained on a seemingly slow,
seemingly directionless route.

So fear not that you've gone astray.