151c. TRAIN WRECK IN THE TUNNEL OF LOVE Part 8: FORK IN THE ROAD (150)

Fork in the Road
Two paths
No short cuts


Path one:
Innocence
A confounding blow
Pain
Defensive short circuits
Darkness
Fear
dANGER
Failure to thrive
Shrinkage
Dis/ease
Denial


The path less taken—many miles before I sleep—soundly at night:
Innocence
A confounding blow

Pain

Defensive short circuits

Darkness

Fear

dANGER

Failure to thrive

Shrinkage

Dis/ease

Denial
Courage

Quest

Knowledge

Insight

Rewiring

Expanded perception

Brighter perspective

Self awareness

Personal growth

Rebalance

Understanding

Compassion

Forgiveness

Inner peace

Choices:

Disconnect from oneself?

Disconnect from others.
Reconnect both sides of self?
Reconnect with both sides of others
Accept accountability
Feel compassionate
Resolution of inner conflict

While Annie remains conflicted
She pinch hits for her neighbor

But strikes out for herself

Let's watch Annie miss the fork in the road ...