Gentle Confirmation

There are always two choices. Two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy.

Sometimes we are called upon to stand alone.  The metaphorical line in the sand, the point beyond which no further advance will be accepted or made, has to be drawn.  The Universe requires it of us sometimes. 

Sometimes the line in the sand is the narrow path we have to walk.  And we can only draw inch by inch as we tenuously balance.  My dad says it's like being in a dark room and finally finding a doorway.   Opening the door only to discover that the next doorway is just as black and unknown.  But, knowing that you still have to take the step and faithfully trust that there will be a floor to land on.  Scary.  But, I think there's a difference between being afraid and being a coward.  One of them still takes the step.

I had to draw the line and step to the other side and withdraw from the crowd of median commonplace today.  It was time to climb the hill and sit alone atop it.  I have no idea how many of my friends will follow me here and how many of them will think I'm nuts for letting go of a nearly, sure thing.  It doesn't matter too much to me.   I know I'm not alone in my efforts to create valuable theatre for children.  This will happen, and it will be good because our motivations will be right.  I can rest on my integrity tonight and sleep well.

Physical bravery is a basic animal instinct.  Moral bravery is a much higher and truer courage.

Draw the line, walk the path.  Expect the pain, embrace the growth.  It's what we're supposed to be doing here.  It ain't easy, but I didn't choose the easy path on purpose.