On days when it’s not raining and the temperatures are not subarctic I like to spend my lunch hour taking a walk. Thankfully my office is next to a bike path that follows along the Willamette River. It’s a great time to unwind from the first half of the day and think about various things. 
I’ve passed by this mural and door many times along my walk. The bright colors and patterns always catch the corner of my eye and I can’t help but turn toward it.
Today was no exception and I decided to pause and take this photo. I couldn’t help but think of the many doors that I have either opened or had opened for me as well as the doors that have been closed or never opened. Each door we encounter in life is a new opportunity, a new beginning.
Sometimes we go through doors, experience what is on the other side and then try and go back through only to find that we end up somewhere new and not where we expected. But we should never be afraid to not open a door and go through it for that is how we create new adventures and experience life.
I wonder what is on the other side of the vortex?
Matt –
The Matt that stays in my mind’s eye is my goofy funny friend (cut to our walks home from the bus) Clearly there is so much more to you and I am excited to see what this year will show the world. Your talent and heart are truly amazing!!
@Ronda – I remember those walks well my friend. In fact I can remember anxiously awaiting the end of the school day so we could start our walk and conversations. Life is a series of twists and turns, ups and downs, loops and swoops (what the heck is a swoop?) leading us to our true self. For some the journey is long and the searching and realization never seem to end. But it’s not about the discovery. It’s about the journey. If this blog can do anything I would hope that it would empower people to pursue their dreams. The possibilities are endless. Hmmm…sounds like a good blog post. Ok, back to goofy. 🙂 Thank you my friend!