Fellow Sojourner

The boys started back to school today. That of course means the closing of yet another summer, and the opening of another autumn. While summer doesn’t officially end for a couple more weeks, heading back to school usually signifies the end of summer. And so it goes, the cycle of life, and my oh my how when you have kids, that cycle seems to revolve around the school year.

I sometimes wonder if we’re moving forward in this journey, or simply spinning our wheels along the way. The days pass, and yes we all grow older, but how do we know if we’re moving forward or simply spinning our wheels. I guess the best way to answer that question is to reflect on where we’ve been, and look forward to where we going. While we all have different visions and goals for our lives, some big, some small, the best test is to see if we have indeed moved forward in any of the goals.

Moving forward means more than just growing old. I think moving forward also means learning from past experiences, so we can truly live life to the fullest in the future.

A Fellow Sojourner,
Dr. Rus