The Future As Seen On The Road – Hope, Happiness And Dreams

I finally downloaded all my cell phone photos. Since they are not the best quality, they are more a way to capture an emotion or thought rather than a beautiful photograph or work of art.

One of the things that I notice about my photographs is that I take a lot while driving in the car. I just point the cell phone camera, click and never look at the screen until later when I’m not driving any more.

What am I trying to capture?

Life is a journey.

I’m on the road leading somewhere which is in itself a great accomplishment.

Sometimes the day is filled with a bright blue sky, plenty of sunshine and hope.

Hope for happiness.

Hope for success.

Hope for peace.

Hope for love.

Along the way there are signs to inform us that we are either going the right direction or we need to change the course.

Richmond, Virginia…

One city filled with thousands of people who are doing their own “thing” every day. Although each person’s goals are different, everyone is moving forward either steadfastedly toward happiness or backsliding into passive indecision.

We have time.

There’s no need to rush.

Enjoy the present, but keep moving forward toward the goal.

However, there must be a plan and a steady effort to move forward or the opportunity can be lost.

To obtain great happiness and success, it is required of us to put forth effort.

Looking into the past is necessary and helpful. We can learn from our successes and mistakes, however, dwelling on the past can lead to much unhappiness. It would be like trying to drive a car while looking through the rear view mirrors only. Eventually, the car would wreck into something because the driver would be totally unaware of what lies in the path ahead. Planning ahead is necessary, but it is impossible to foresee everything that might, could, would and will happen.

We can diligently plan.

We can hope.

We can work hard to make our dreams come true by putting our plans into action. Every day we can take one step closer to the happiness that awaits us while enjoying the wonderful moments we experience now.

We can not, however, see clearly into the future.

It is all up to each individual to take the steps necessary in order to have the job, relationship, home, education, family or experience we have always dreamed of obtaining.

The happiness that awaits is worth the risks.