Welcome to this reflection on our train journey of life.
Our lives can be compared to that of a train journey.
We begin that journey in one place and in most cases end our journey in another.
Throughout this journey various people will come on board,
Staying with us on our journey for varying lengths but sharing it nonetheless.
Our journey would not be the same without them,
Good or bad.
Sometimes people may climb aboard our train whom we would rather not travel with.
Others only jump on board for a stop or two when we would love for them to stay longer.
Everyone is on your train for a reason,
To share your journey with you.
Some of us like to sleep on our train journey,
Waking only when we arrive at our destination.
If this is what works for you then great.
However,
As we know it's all about the journey and not the destination.
While we begin this journey as a son,
Daughter,
Sister,
Brother,
Niece,
Nephew etc.
Our identity is immediately forming.
As we travel on our train we attain more of these roles such as friend,
Wife,
Husband,
Mother,
Father etc.
We evolve through our life journey.
It's easy to become defined by these labels and get caught up in the responsibilities that come with them.
However,
Underneath,
Inside,
Our true identity remains.
The one we are born with,
The one that makes us unique.
As you go about your day today ask yourself these questions.
Where am I on my train journey?
Who is on my train with me?
Who is in my carriage?
Am I sleeping through this journey?
What can I do today to enjoy this part of my train journey?
May I be happy on my journey today?
May I be well on my journey today?
And may I be peaceful and at ease on my journey today?
