My dog Tucker and I used to go to the dog park together. It’s a giant park for dogs to be off-leash, make new dog friends, sniff a lot, and, in Tucker’s case, jump on everyone he meets. This is one reason we don’t go anymore.
Throughout the dog park are trails the owners walk. The only time I ever stray from the trail is when it’s snowy, and I can’t see it. Tucker runs wherever he pleases, sniffing other dogs (and their buns), the right size stick for his big teeth, and the perfect place to relieve himself. I’ve often felt him looking at me, wondering why I’m still on the trail. “Hey, Mom, come see this gnarly-looking tree. It’s shaped like a giraffe!” I can’t imagine everything I’ve missed!
The human brain is naturally wired to stay on the trail. The grass begins to flatten, and we can’t help but repeat the same pattern. It’s not until a big event happens, like a foot of snow, that we consider other options, even when they’ve always been there.
It’s scary, hard work to deviate from our comfort zone intentionally, and we don’t know exactly where it will take us. However, the downside is that we know exactly where it leads—and sometimes, we’re ready for something different. We’re ready to see the giraffe!
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