The Train as Metaphor

The Train as Metaphor People can be like trains, making unscheduled stops along the way, but inevitably always arriving at our proper destination. The rails that crisscross the countryside and cut through cities have long captured people's imaginations. Just the idea of taking a ride on a luxury train, an express commuter line, or a cargo train can often evoke a sense of freedom, adventure, or romance. Trains are like people in that they must inevitably arrive at their destinations. They make scheduled and unscheduled stops along the way and move at their different speeds. Some trains can travel for hours and are mindful of only a single destination; other trains meander from busy stop to busy stop. The route and purpose of any train may change as the years go by. Our lives stretch out in front and behind us like train tracks, and we are the train, its passengers, and the engineer. The way you choose to live your life and the goals you are working toward are the route and destinations you have chosen. Like a passenger riding a train, you have the choice to get on and off, find new routes, pick new places to visit, or just stop and enjoy the view for awhile. Perhaps you like to move quickly through life as if you were an express train. Or maybe, like a commuter passenger, you like taking the same routes over and over again. You may even want to stop just riding along and choose a different direction you'd like your life to take. If you have examined the tracks of your life and are feeling unsatisfied, you may want to explore changes you could make to find a more fulfilling path to follow. Perhaps you'd like to slow down a little bit more and take a windier path rather than just traveling down the straight and narrow. Or maybe, you'd like to experience your life more as an adventure rather than just a ride that gets you where you need to go. Changing your route can sometimes give you a chance to "get on the right track." You may even discover that the something new you've been waiting for is just around the bend.   [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( by Jannine Murray Lower back pain has become a common issue for many people, because it can be caused by something as simple as sitting for too long, sleeping in an awkward position, or picking up an object. However, what many people don't realize is that an irritated lower back is a whole body issue, and should be addressed as such. In this highly beneficial 7-day course, taught by fitness expert Jannine Murray, you will learn a series of specific stretches, core strengthening exercises, and pelvis reset moves that support you head to toe. With the the right guidance and focus, you'll use these effective routines to naturally and gently restore your lower back to be pain-free with as little as 10 to 15 minutes of effort a day. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Beneficial Stretches for the Inflexible]( 2. [What Women Need to Know About Men]( 3. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 4. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( 5. [Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse]( 6. [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( 7. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 8. [Aging Gracefully with Ballet]( 9. [Heal Your Soul by Letting Go of Emotional Addiction]( 10. [Anti-Aging Face Yoga]( New Courses • [The Busy Life Solution]( • [The Ultimate Goddess Program]( • [Gorgeous Youthful You in 21 Days]( • [The Ultimate 7 Day Body Mind Spirit Connection]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2022 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]