CROSSROADS: a point at which a crucial decision must be made that will have far-reaching consequences.
A week ago, we sat at a crossroads in Chicago.
Our plan was to head to Maine, then travel down the East Coast to enjoy the spectacular fall colors.
The East Coast Drive …
Maine to Key West … that was the plan.
We had two voices vying to get their way.
One voice said, “YES … GO GO GO! You’ve always wanted to see the fall colors. Just DO IT!”
The other voice said, “Ummmmmm, maybe you should wait.”
Oh, how we WANTED to make this a magical experience. I so WANTED to claim my spot on Cadillac Mountain in Maine to be the first to see the sunrise in the U.S. We so wanted to visit states that neither of us had been to before. I so WANTED to visit Walden Pond, Niagara Falls, and all the quaint little coastal towns. My mouth was watering for lobster rolls. We planned to make it to Key West for Fantasy Fest at the end of October.
But … something nudged us in the other direction.
Call it intuition, call it divine guidance … call it whatever you want; but we turned the truck to the south instead of northeast.
Now we know why.
The East Coast is being deluged with rain right now because of Hurricane Joachim.
Flooding, high winds, massive rain, beach erosion – at a historic level is definitely not good for roadtrips.
We would have been smack dab in the middle of this mess if we had not turned around.
Isn’t it a lovely thing when you get to see the reason WHY you were nudged in a difference direction?
It doesn’t always happen this way so quickly or clearly when you stand at a crossroads. (But it’s awesome when it does!)
The Naked Hippies East Coast trip has been postponed until further notice. Actually, until next fall!
We’re grateful that we turned around.
Grateful that we didn’t let our stubborn egos drive us to make that trip no matter what. (I mean, we SAID we were going … are you going to do what you say, Trisha?) Monkey chatter, all monkey chatter to create self-doubt.
Plus, we’re excited to see what lies ahead for us in the Southwest this winter.
Arizona, here we come!
Bring on the 85 degrees and sunny days!
Have you ever stood at a crossroads, felt that nudge and changed your direction?
Trisha Barnes
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YEAH!!! All happens for a reason!
Yes yes yes Franco! Sure is a plus when you get to see or know the reason. We’ll get to the East Coast … at the right time for us!