your daily rock : leave a trail

July 25, 2013 in Daily Rock, General

Interestingly, I’m working in a beautiful State Park on the day when this rock appears. Hiking trails abound. And on hiking trails, the goal is to leave no trace.

But in life, I hope I am leaving a trail instead of leaving no trace. Is that ego talking? I think it is desire talking, and a willingness and drive to leave behind a trail that somehow enhances the lives of other people.

Imagine yourself in a boat going across a lake–what kind of wake you are leaving as a sign of your presence?

What trail are you leaving?

Love,

(These beautifully painted rocks are created by Kim Mailhot, aka The Rock Fairy.

About Patti Digh

Patti Digh is an author, speaker, and educator who builds learning communities and gets to the heart of difficult topics. Her work over the last three decades has focused on diversity, inclusion, social justice, and living and working mindfully. She has developed diversity strategies and educational programming for major nonprofit and corporate organizations and has been a featured speaker at many national and international conferences.