Tuesday, November 11, 2008

The Journey

Some say that life is a journey; it's not important where you started or where you going, but it's the journey that matters. Sometimes I think that the twists and turns of my life are just part of my journey. But then why does it seem like some others' journey is seemingly easier than mine? Why does it seem that the stops and bumps that I've had on my road are longer and bigger than some others?
I would love to be someone who appreciates the ride, but in all honesty...if it doesn't end up in a place I imagine being happy what's the point? I don't understand why people I knew in college are now married with kids, while I'm still single and looking for someone who will stay with me. Now, I don't necessarily want to be married at this exact place in my life, but it would be more than nice to have someone who at least thinks of growing old with me.
I see college friends who are now lawyers and doctors and happy because their lives are headed down a sure path. I see myself kicking rocks and shuffling my feet about what my career should be. Sometimes it feels like my journey isn't a line moving forward, but a circle that just leads me back to the same place.
Now, I know I should be grateful for all that I've had and have; and I am. It's just that without certain parts of my life being "fulfilled" I don't feel complete. I feel like a failure. I know I'm still young, and maybe it's just my female nature, but I think about what if I don't get married. I think about not having the chance to have a family. That is just something I can't accept about my journey. It's something I don't want to accept.
Why do others have it so easy? Why do some people get their dream walk and others don't? Some people's walk is made easier because someone is walking with them; helping them. Others walk alone. I don't think it's fair or right. Some people walk a broken road and some's are paved in gold. I would love to know where my journey will lead, but I know no one can say for certain. I'm trying to enjoy it as much I can, but I just worry I guess. I worry my journey will not lead me where I always thought and hoped I would go.

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