The Train as Metaphor

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [The Train as Metaphor]( People can be like trains, making unscheduled stops along the way, but inevitably always arriving at our 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 a while. 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. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Loved this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [7 Days to Rewrite Your Dream Career]( By Deborah Burns What does success mean for you? How do you want to bring your greatest work into the world — and do you even know what that is? If you’re ready to write yourself a new career story, this seven-day transformational course with career coach and award-winning writer Deborah Burns is for you. By adopting a writer's mindset and using the principles of storytelling, you’ll become the author of your own story so you can reset the trajectory of your life and career. [Learn More]( New Courses - [10-Minute Abs Workout to Banish Menopausal Belly Fat]( - [Fearless Aging With Meridian Tapping]( - [Psoas Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain]( - [Wall Workout to Reshape the Body at Any Age]( - [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( Recommended For You [How to Find Peace Regardless of Your Circumstance]( [Learn More]( [Spiritual Design for a Healthy Home]( [Learn More]( [Ayurveda for Immunity]( [Learn More]( [The 21-Day Financial Reset]( [Learn More]( [12 Easy Steps to Creating Sacred Space]( [Learn More]( [Heal Your Past, Heal Your Life]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 3. [The 2-Week Fascia Miracle]( 4. [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( 5. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 6. [Psoas Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain]( 7. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 8. [21-Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( 9. [Gentle Exercises to Eliminate Your Neck Hump]( 10. [The Menopausal Middle Menu Plan]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.