Have you ever driven on a dark, isolated road at night? Maybe you were passing through a forest… or an open stretch with nothing in sight.
If you have, you’ll remember the feeling.
There’s nobody around. Tall trees stand on both sides. You can’t see them clearly, but you can hear the leaves rustling in the wind.
You try to look around for someone… anyone. But the darkness makes it impossible.
You might catch the sound of animals in the distance. It’s enough to make your grip on the steering wheel tighter.
You look ahead. But the only thing you can see is a short stretch of road lit up by your headlights. A thought creeps in: What if something worse lies ahead?
You press the pedal harder to escape the danger.
Somewhere in the chaos, a question arises: What if this route doesn’t lead me where I want to go?
You feel lost.
That’s life.
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Every now and then, you’ll find yourself on a road like this.
You won’t know where it’s leading. You’ll look for people to guide you.
Occasionally, you will come across them. Most times, you won’t, especially when you decide to follow your own way.
The road will scare you. You’ll want to turn back.
But then you’ll realize there is no other way.
You’ll look for certainty. You’ll want clarity and a clear map. But just like that road, all you’ll see is a few meters ahead.
So how does the car find its way?
By driving.
It moves with whatever little it can see. One meter at a time. One turn at a time.
And eventually, it reaches its destination.
Life works the same way.
If your destination is clear, keep moving. You’ll get there.
And if it isn’t clear, keep moving anyway.
I have driven that road myself. It took me somewhere bigger than I ever imagined.
So don’t wait for the entire road to be visible.
And keep moving.
Especially when it’s dark.
Quiet Clarity: Clarity comes one turn at a time. Keep moving with what you can see.
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Genres: General Fiction / Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Suspense, and Sci-Fi & Fantasy
