I have always had a habit of taking the least resistant path, especially when driving in traffic. When I am going somewhere, before I leave, I make a map in my head of the route that will take me to my destination in the least restrictive way.  In other words, I always use underpasses and overpasses to avoid trains. Even if the other ways may be shorter, I prefer not to be caught in traffic just to possibly save a few minutes.  I always drive the way in which I can turn right instead of crossing left on a street with heavy traffic coming from both directions. And using traffic lights whenever possible is the best!  I know where I got this way of thinking. It came from my mother.

My mom and I are alike in many ways.  When I was young I always modeled myself after her. This has served me well, most of the time. Neither of us throw caution to the wind. Nor do we like conflict.  This can be a problem, however, because it is a part of life that everyone needs to deal with. I have no problem facing conflict if it is for someone else.  I have been known to be quite fierce when It comes to advocating for others. But for myself, not so much. If I really need help though, I call my daughter. She is a force to be reckoned with.  That’s no lie!

There are people who like to take the most difficult path.  I have to say, I just cannot relate to that way of thinking. I would like to understand, because I want to know what makes people tick.

Having said all this, there is another path of resistance that I do take quite seriously.  When we see injustice and inequality we must collectively take a path of strong resistance to those forces. For that is what is required to make us all free to choose our individual paths in life. To resist, or not to resist  is not a choice that is afforded to everyone. A quest that contributes to giving this choice to all people, is a noble one indeed.  What is your path? Why have you chosen it?  Just giving you something to think about on a Sunday afternoon.