The dead-end road
“Self-pity is a dead-end road. You make the choice to drive down it. It’s up to you to decide to stay parked there or to turn around and drive out.” ~Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things
At some point, we’ve all been thrown off course by sudden changes in plans, a head cold, bad weather, and other disappointments. Then again, we’ve also faced some major challenges and losses with considerable bravery — and moved forward with grace.
The road of life isn’t always smooth for anyone. But today’s quote reminds us that every single one of us has a choice when encountering road blocks. We can feel sorry for ourselves and stay stuck — or we can keep moving forward. ~CL
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Cindy La Ferle
Throughout my career, I've worked as a book production editor, travel magazine editor, features writer, and weekly newspaper columnist. My award-winning lifestyles features and essays have appeared in many national magazines and anthologies, including Newsweek, Reader's Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Writer's Digest, Victoria, Better Homes & Gardens, Bella Grace, and more. My weekly Sunday "Life Lines" column ran for 14 years in The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, MI) and won a First Place (Local Columns) award from the Michigan Press Association. My essay collection, Writing Home, includes 93 previously published columns and essays focusing on parenthood and family life.
