“the texture and variability of what we create is part of the magic.”
It’s a delight to return to people’s work, like Seth Godin’s blog and find synchronicity.
I’ve been traveling on a paved road almost daily. It’s full of potholes and bumps from years of travel. I’ve learned where to veer right to avoid the divots and drift left to avoid other ruptures and wear. I almost don’t have to think about it, muscle memory kicks in. And, as the terrain deteriorates more I need to slow down, like I was driving through a rolling field of grass.
Many holes were patched the other morning. The crews must have been out filling and tamping. It’s a little smoother. But, I still find myself bobbing and weaving.
Is my pace good enough, or am I stuck in a pattern that isn’t working?
Do I need to go 35 mph jostling over patched potholes? If I’m not impeding anyone else on the road, can I drive at my own pace?
Can I trust my self to know when to push a little harder and when to coast, knowing when to shift gears?
I could choose a new path. But, sometimes that’s not an option. No roads may lead to where I want to go.
Maybe I choose a new vehicle to get me where I want to go.
Maybe, “where we’re going we don’t need roads.”