For others, meditation is the best way to contemplate the path their life has and will take. For the vast majority, little or no time is set aside to catch ones breath and opine on lifes lessons and opportunities. We've even been known to bemoan the path we find ourselves on without taking the time to map out a new strategy for personal growth and development. Change happens with or without our help. If we are unhappy with circumstances, as they exist today, it is time to pro-actively alter our path.
Personal alteration begins with reflection followed by action.
The reflective part of change is best accomplished when my hands are filled with soil, when I'm on a biking trek, or when I've found a few moments of solitude. Once that happens, I am committed to make the changes needed to ensure I'm on the right track. But writing my thoughts in a journal or capturing them with the latest goal setting software is always a good idea. Let me suggest, the next time you see the image of a leafy man, remember what he symbolizes.