Fog Alert

Fog hung in the air on the morning commute and hovered just on top of the road. It impaired my vision after ½ mile of clarity. The fog was thick and hazy, which always causes a feeling of mystic and magic for me.

Life is constantly full of partial disclosure. I cannot see the future. As I thought about this more today I came to the thought that ALL of life is this way. Yes, we plan, and we wish for what happens next, but much of what happens is beyond our control. The illusion of control, good or bad, hangs with us like the fog this morning.

In all aspects of my life: teaching, family, reading, and writing, there many things that I can see right in front of me. There are also things ahead, hidden in the fog. Sometimes you can see the outline of what is coming, but many times, especially if you are moving too fast, objects or situations suddenly appear and surprise you. The fog can sometimes be a blessing in disguise.

Headlights help but are not always the only support we need.

It is always a joyous moment when an epiphany or a new piece of information burns the fog away like the sun, and you can see further down the road then you could a few minutes ago. But don’t be fooled! It can still be unpredictable.