Footprints

 

We all leave footprints along the paths we set upon in life.

We look back upon those footprints and reflect on the travels that have led us to where we are today.

What we are unaware of though, is that we do not leave just one set, but several sets of footprints.

Each set of footprints unique onto themselves as we are unique as individuals.

Each set of footprints we leave behind reflects one of our many characters.

One footprint for our family to follow, one set for our children, one for our lovers and so on.

One cannot expect our lives to be viewed in the same manner by everyone witness to it.

There is no possible way for people to perceive us in the same fashion or way.

Everyone’s perception of us is an individual and discernible view of who they think we are.

Perhaps the footprints start out as one set and come together at the end of our path.

But somewhere along the path we split off into different directions of the same life.

Maybe it was a lie we told someone, a secret we keep from a friend or just a moment that we are embarrassed about.

Whatever the cause or reason, it splits our character into another piece of who we are.

Do not be ashamed of any footprints you have left behind in the path you walk upon.

Embrace them for they are who you have become and have led you to where you are.

Be proud of them for they will speak the tale of your life and the person you were.

Never try to hide or sweep away those footprints because you would be deleting a facet of yourself.

Learn from them by looking back upon them and remembering where you were and how you got there.

Manage the people in your life by remembering what set they will follow and seek.

From this you will see that in the end those footprints will once again join.

And when they do, you will have come to your journey and paths end.

But not too far behind will be those who followed your footprints and will continue to follow you.