Decisiveness

I took a nice long ride two weekends ago. Headed south on great Rock County roads, crossed the cheddar curtain into the realm of Northern Illinois. Took a right and passed through Galena, then Dubuque, then back home. I reckoned my direction by the position of the sun as I had the whole day to just ride and not knowing where I was was not an issue. I checked maps when I stopped for refreshments.

On the other hand - it was hot and dry and I stopped frequently for water. I wore all my gear. I practiced my good habits and practiced some things that I hope become good habits. I had fun but I rode my ride.

The path can be taken as it reveals itself. Which fork in the road can be chosen on a whim. But we need to have something to reckon our positions against so, while we enjoy not knowing where we are, we do not get lost.

Values.
Morals.
Belief.
Faith.

We need to keep our balance and know how to swim to the surface. We need to engage in adventure and enjoy the thrills of risk. But the ride cannot take ownership of us.

I agree with "it's the journey, not the destination". But each time we conduct ourselves in a manner inconsistent with our principles we have stopped the journey and arrived at our destination.