Making the Road Better

Once upon a time, a king had a great highway built for the people who lived in his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many of his subjects as desired to participate. The challenge was to see who could travel the highway the best, and the winner was to receive a box of gold.

On the day of the contest, all the people came. Some

of them had fine chariots, some had fine clothing and fancy food to make the trip a luxurious journey. Some wore their sturdiest shoes and ran along the highway to show their skill. All day they traveled the highway, and each one, when he arrived at the end, complained to the king about a large pile of rocks and debris that had been left almost blocking the road at one point, and that got in their way and hindered their travel.

At the end of the day, a lone traveler crossed the finish line warily and walked over to the king. He was tired and dirty, but he addressed the king with great respect and handed him a small chest of gold. He said, "I stopped along the way to clear a pile of rocks and debris that was blocking the road. This chest of gold was under it all. Please have it returned to its rightful owner."

The king replied, "You are the rightful owner. You've earned this gold, for you won my contest. He who travels the road best is he who makes the road better for those who will follow."

How do we show up in this world and make the road better for those who follow? How do we show up as a beneficial presence? How do we remember that who we are makes a difference? What difference have we been wanting to make but have hesitated to begin?

What steps are right in front of you to take? What is yours to do? If you do your thing, then God can do Its thing, too.

Wisdom from Ernest Holmes

We should come to see that, as individuals, we have not really thought ourselves into limitation. What has happened is that the belief in limitation has operated through us, and our agreement with this belief has tended to vitalize it.

      ~ Living the Science of Mind

About Janet

Janet Kingsley, founder and spiritual leader of Center for Positive Living Sedona has been opening hearts and minds to infinite possibilities since 1998. Through articles, classes, and coaching she opens the heart, intrigues the mind, and feeds the spirit.

Janet is also a "Possibility Coach" and master energy healer. Focusing on helping people love their body, love themselves, and love their life, she is creating a movement and changing the world...one person at a time.

Find out more at www.janetkingsley.com