Where do the tracks of these ruts lead? Is it my chosen direction? Is it the direction chosen by generations before? A karmic direction? My previous direction? My default direction? Humanity’s default direction? If the ruts exists then others have been this way before and if it was good enough for them perhaps it could be good enough for me. In some ways it’s nice not to have to steer. Let the ruts do the steering. We can sit back and not have to make a decision. In that instance, why is that option appealing? Are we afraid of making the wrong decision? Of leaving the ruts only to get bogged down elsewhere and have wasted time or made a mistake? 

   What needs to happen if there is a choice and an alternative direction to be taken? Stop moving in this direction then choose a new direction or keep going and then decide? If we stop first we can allow the dust to settle. Become clear. Then choose the new direction and put into action the steps necessary to bring about that change.

   How do we climb out of the ruts? Awareness comes first. Then strength is required: emotional, mental and spiritual strength. A strategy. Assistance perhaps. Where can we find that assistance? Roadside Assistance for the soul? Find the number embedded in your heart, quieten the distractions and noise, listen for the dial tone, patiently await the advice. It will come.