SHORTCUTS ALONG THE PATH

“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tonight, as I enjoyed dinner by the water, I watched children laughing as they leapt joyfully into the sea. Their freedom was contagious, yet not for a moment did I feel the urge to join them. My joy is found in different ways — in walking along the shoreline, feeling the sand beneath my feet, or sitting quietly as the waves rise and fall like the breath of the earth. It reminded me that life is not a one-size-fits-all adventure. Each soul finds its happiness in unique ways, and there is beauty in honoring what brings you alive instead of comparing it to others. Earlier today, we visited a park with a breathtaking waterfall. The path downward was steep, yet a kind soul told us of a gentler turn that led to the same view. Taking that shortcut did not diminish the beauty; it simply allowed us to savor it without exhaustion. Sometimes, the path to your goal doesn’t have to be the hardest route. Asking, seeking, and remaining open may reveal an easier way that still carries you to the same destination. Life is full of these choices. Not every experience is meant to test your endurance — some are simply meant to delight you, to show you that grace can meet you on the journey. As we walked this "shortcut" we set an intention for peace on earth. Each step I took was a prayer for peace in my heart, in my country and in our world.

Dear Angels, when we come across the shortcuts of life where the journey can be more palatable, are we missing out on learning opportunities?

Dear Ones, every path you take is a path of learning. The Universe does not withhold wisdom simply because you chose an easier step. The lesson of the shortcut may be in humility, in receptivity, or in the courage to ask for help. Sometimes it is in realizing that life was never meant to be all struggle, but also joy and flow. Do not fear missing out on growth — for growth is woven into every experience, whether steep or gentle, whether long or short. The important thing is not the path itself, but the awareness you carry as you walk it. Each step you take with presence and gratitude becomes a holy step, no matter how you arrived there.

Angels Whisper:  Your soul is not measured by the difficulty of your road, but by the love in your heart as you journey. Trust that every path you walk is Divine, and joy will always meet you along the way.

Today, I promise to continue to move toward my goals and happily accept the shortcuts.

Teri Angel is a Happiness Coach, energy healer, best-selling author, spiritual teacher and mentor, and a motivational speaker. Teri is an International Peace Ambassador and the founder of a nonprofit organization, Angelspeakers Inc., which offers educational workshops and events centered around environmental awareness to include animals and nature, peace advocacy opportunities and ancient wisdom teachings. Teri’s movement “Peas For Peace” involves strengthening our awareness of the oneness of all, unifying mankind through compassion, peace, love and joy. She was named "She Who Blesses the Sacred Land" during the Peace On Earth Tour and embraces that title with loving grace.  www.angelspeakers.com

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