Well, I decided to take my own advice for once, and what I witnessed was breathtaking. I knew it would be ridiculous to try to turn around and look behind me in my car, considering I was on the interstate. So I compromised. I took a quick peek into the rearview mirror. What I saw? The most beautiful sunset I’ve experienced within the borders of Tennessee. It was like the entire sky had been streaked with every rich shade of the rainbow from north to south and east to west; all of it just for me. Utterly breathtaking, this moment was truly a changing experience.
Witnessing that display of incredible beauty really changed my views on life. Is it all about the destination? Or is life merely a matter of chance and luck, stumbling our way through heartache and love, sadness and joy, falling and rising to our feet again? Either way, we’re probably going to reach the same outcome. But this is my challenge to anyone who by chance stumbles upon this passage: why not make it all worthwhile and enjoy this journey we like to call life?
-Leanna
this was really thought provoking. Very good, definately something that needed to be heard during this point in our lives!
ReplyDelete--Kelsey
Well, Leanna, I am big on first lines, and this one definitely struck a chord. I loved the whole scene you painted with this response. However, ignore your wise advice while driving! :)
ReplyDeleteMrs. C
this was exactly what i needed to hear, i loved it!
ReplyDeleteDanielle
Leanna, your initial metaphor was magical. :)
ReplyDeleteBut I completely agree with you. You did a great job capturing and exrpessing the same feelings I share. I have tried to think through this and share what it means to others, but never fully got it across. You did a great job of doing so.
Also, great job of "painting a picture." (that's kinda a pun, cuz you talked about the different colors and what not in the sky... anywayssss)
When's the last time you stargazed? :)
(it's the BEST with this perspective in mind.)
I enjoyed your post. It's true that many times we rush through life without taking the time to look at all of the beauty around us.
ReplyDelete-Ivanna
This was perfect, Leanna, and I completely know what you are talking about.
ReplyDelete-SarahBeth
pretty deep thinking leanna! glad you had a revalation while driving haha
ReplyDeleteSo... I'm glad you're such a safe driver. Ha ha I like it. -Jill
ReplyDeletehaha bananas bananas bananas. you are the coolest. good thoughts.
ReplyDeletei loved this leanna, you are an amazing writer.
ReplyDeleteLeanna, I love the way you write; it's always amazing. I also love the subject you talked about. We should take moments to just enjoy life instead of rushing through it so often. Great job!
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