I just came back from an amazing road trip from Washoe Valley, Nevada, to Madison, Wisconsin. The states I drove through matched the story of my life.
Nevada was safe and forgiving, similar to the youth I experienced with loving parents, small-town friends and a Catholic grade school education.
I hit snow and ice in Utah. The road was treacherous. I stopped and started several times. I felt fear and anxiety. My early adult years matched my Utah travels. I was lucky to make it through the self-inflicted stormy weather.
I drove into Cheyenne and felt a huge emotional change. The sunrise was spectacular and beckoned me to drive forward with greater joy and confidence. In my past, after my “Utah days,” I experienced a similar point of clarity and started to see a new vision, one centered with the purpose of serving others.
The long drive through Nebraska proved to be pleasant, yet I needed to keep my eye on the road and stay vigilant. Nebraska resembled a big stretch in my life (over 35 years) where I stayed on course, worked hard and gradually felt confident that my life had meaning.
Driving through Iowa (my birth state) was a pure delight. The state is so fertile, giving back all of the bounty of past labors. Iowa made me think of my last 20 years. Life has been so kind to me. I have experienced wealth in both my personal and professional life.
So I made it to Wisconsin, then back to Nevada and the end of my journey so far. I’m in a great place and looking forward to the next state in my life.
How’s your road trip coming along?