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Wherever the road we're on is leading us to we can rest assured we're all travelling under the same sun, the same sky above. (No matter what the weather may be like.) That is a comforting feeling. We're in this together. We're not alone. And although these are still strange and sometimes difficult days, we've become more accustomed to lifestyle changes we've had to adapt to. Our resilience and flexibility is our strength, as is our ability to be vulnerable and real with each other.

We've been forced not to travel too fast (not to travel much at all), to slow down and reflect, to ponder and consider the road we're on, the direction we're going. Whether we're on a steady due course; or whether we're having to change directions out of necessity because of external circumstances out of our control; or whether we're choosing a new direction because our values have changed and we want to create something we believe will give us a more meaningful life experience - we can all choose how we are going to get there.

Don't you love that? Wherever our road is leading us, there's always a choice in how we aim and intend to get there. Ironically, underlying it all, deep inside we know it's really never about the destination.

...the path with a heart

For the majority of my life, my how has been the path with a heart and it is certainly true of late when I've literally been on the road with Leah's Gift to have book signing and reading events. I've chosen the grassroots approach. To go back to all the communities and places I've lived, and then some, even during these Covid days when people are apprehensive about coming out, even to small events and gatherings. Covid respectfully, I've chosen to reach out personally and make connections, have conversations, listen to stories. It's been beautiful. Meeting new people and seeing old friends and acquaintances in Lake Country, Nakusp, Vernon and Jasper - my second home.

I'm extremely grateful to all who've come to these events, who've helped host these events, who've participated in these events with me and to all those who've purchased "Leah's Gift" either directly from me or online through the various book sellers where the links are on my website homepage.

Artist and Gallery Owner, Julie Oakes, wrote among other thoughts, after she read Leah's Gift that "The answer to Norris' "why?" is answered through faith and love...the answer to her question was in living."

Yes. Love it and Live it! Wherever your autumn roads or trails (such as in this painting above that was inspired while on a hiking trail over Wilcox Pass in Jasper National Park many moons ago) are leading you, may you see and appreciate the gold on them and in them.

Blessings,

Destanne