~serendipity~: words to ponder~

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Do not go

where the path may lead,

go instead where there is no path

and leave a trail.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Anonymous said...: this is one of my favorite emerson quotes.; January 17, 2010 at 6:04 AM
Ryan Sutton said...: I plan on doing this on Wednesday... a walk in the snowy woods. I realize the poem is a metaphor, but sometimes following these things literally can also help one to realize the metaphor as well. =); January 17, 2010 at 7:23 AM
Ange said...: Faerwillow - It's been a year now and I'm loving hacking my way up the path! Nothing like discovery to strengthen the mind and soul. One of my favourite quotes too...; January 17, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Unknown said...: Love that quote. I'm trying to push through the brush- it's hard work but definitely well worth it. xo m.; January 18, 2010 at 12:40 AM
Lavender Moon said...: hummm... what a good reminder for me as I take my first steps on my path. I sometimes find myself following the footprints of others who are going before me, but I do so long to leave my own footprints!; January 18, 2010 at 4:47 AM

Sunday, January 17, 2010