The Fork in the Road

This is my version of the proverbial fork in the road.  It's that place where life forces you to make a decision.  Often this decision is irreversible.  More times than not there is no switch up ahead to put you back on track if you took the course that lead to the less desirable of the two outcomes.  Life isn't a train station.  You can't notice you're going the wrong direction, get off at the next stop, and simply correct your course.  Life is a series of decisions both conscious and subconscious.  Instead of simply being a passenger on life's journey, be the conductor.  Plan your route.  Factor in your stops.  Instead of leaving things to chance, allow yourself time to engage interesting activities, places, and people.  Learn from others.  Allow others to learn from you.  Your life will be richer for it.  A fork in a road or a decision you need to make is just an opportunity life has gifted you.  Don't shut your eyes until the decision makes itself, it's too late, or the opportunity has long passed.  Instead take control of your life, make the decision, and face the consequences.  More often than not the decision you make will be the right one for you.