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Lead your Life before Life Leads You.

August 7, 2014 By Karen Main 10 Comments

life quote
It starts off feeling easier,
To just go with the flow.
A safe and comfortable ease,
And less use of the word no.

You transform into a passenger,
You ignore what you need.
Even though this is your life,
You give up the lead.

You languish along,
Your hands off the wheel.
Your time up for grabs,
Is now anyone’s to steal.

Your navigation all gone,
You now stumble along
Not sure which way to go,
Or where to belong.

When you lose touch with yourself,
And decide not to lead,
You are at the mercy of LIFE,
A great warning to heed.

So easily pulled here
And dragged over there.
Your attention and energy,
Become spread thin everywhere.

LIFE gathers momentum,
Quickens its pace.
Your identity is blurred,
Your desires all but erased.

When LIFE has her foot down,
We can travel real fast.
Moments become foggy,
As they quickly zip past.

One day into the next,
LIFE Leading the way.
Using up all our energy,
With no time left to play.

It happens so easily,
We stop making new plans.
Quit seeking new directions,
And begin to live in a trance.

When I feel that feeling,
You may know the one.
I feel out of control
My time no longer my own.

It is a sign then to me,
To pause and observe.
To set MY own clear intention,
It is what I deserve.

I say to myself,
This is my Life to Lead.
Get back in the drivers seat,
Grab onto that wheel.
Who is holding the wheel in your life?

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Filed Under: Poetic Words, Time to reflect Tagged With: Fabulous, happiness, lead

Comments

  1. debbie says

    August 8, 2014 at 1:10 am

    Lovely words for me today as I almost cancelled a bucket list event next week letting the clutter of life get in the way of the joy. I booked a flight at dawn, saying yes to JOY and being in the moment versus releasing my hand on the wheel. Lovely photo / quote as well.

    Reply
    • Karen Main says

      August 10, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Debbie so thrilled to hear you cleared the clutter and made way for the joy. Keep those hands on the wheel and enjoy every moment.

      Reply
  2. Lee Jackson says

    August 10, 2014 at 3:49 am

    I love this!!! It’s so easy to coast and merely be a bystander in life. Leadership takes courage and discipline.

    We have to wake up every morning with a burning desire to live an extraordinary life.

    Early morning meditation, affirmations, gratitude journaling, excercise and inspirational reading, keep me on track to live every day with intention.

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    • Karen Main says

      August 10, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Lee what a wonderful way to begin your days. I agree these rituals keep us on track and in flow with our intention. Delighted to have you stop by.

      Reply
  3. Mo at Mocadeaux says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:28 am

    Once again, Karen, you have hit the nail on the head! I HAVE been playing the role of passenger way too often. It’s time to get reacquainted with my navigation skills!

    Reply
    • Karen Main says

      August 13, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      Grab that wheel Mo and lead the way.

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    August 14, 2014 at 6:59 am

    Love this poem, very inspirational. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Karen Main says

      August 18, 2014 at 9:05 am

      Jennifer thanks enormously.
      I am a ‘pinner’ too.

      Reply
  5. Kelly McKenzie says

    August 17, 2014 at 2:24 am

    This summer has been really interesting for me. My daughter has taken the wheel and as a result I’ve done many things I wouldn’t have done. Hiked 22 k, run 10k, biked 25 k etc. The very best? Cleaned out the beyond messy storage room. Off to drop some stuff off at the goodwill.
    Great work Karen. As always.

    Reply
    • Karen Main says

      August 18, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Kelly what a productive Summer. Time to put those feet up I think……you have earned it.

      Reply

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