The Road Less Traveled
Lola O.
A few days ago I was reading a blog, and they were talking about Robert's Frost's "The Road Not Taken". It got me thinking about the whole "road less traveled" concept, and it just really resonated with me, especially how I feel at this point in my life. I turned down a great job opportunity because I want to go to Seoul. I don't want to take the easy way out when I know it will leave me unsatisfied and disappointed in myself.

So then today I was driving back from Costco with my mom and we were listening to this song;

I've heard this song before, and it took me a while to find it on the internet, but it describes exactly how I feel right now about myself and where my life is going. I've never wanted to do things the way everyone else does. I've always wanted to follow my own path, and figure things out my way. I want to be uncommon.

What if there's something bigger for me out there
Than the comfort of a life on this middle ground
I've played it safe but now I can't help but wonder
If maybe I've been missing out

'Cause I look around and see a sea of people
Everybody's moving in the same direction
And I think it's time for me to break away, break away

Chorus

I want to finally take the road less traveled
I want to run away from anything typical
I want the world to see the life I'm living
And call it uncommon

What if the right thing was harder than the wrong thing
But I did it anyway
Standing strong even when no one else was watching
What if I really lived that way

Every heart has its defining moment
This is mine and I'm not gonna miss it

I want to finally take the road less traveled
I want to run away from anything typical
I want the world to see the life I'm living
And call it uncommon

I don't care if it makes me look different
I'm never letting go of my conviction
Let the world see the life I'm living
And call it uncommon

I'm done with the easy way out
I'm done with the easy way out
Done with the easy way out
With the easy way out

What if I made it to the end of my days here
Only to find that my legacy was nowhere to be found
I don't want to waste another second
Give me the strength to start right now
Right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now

I take the road less traveled
I want to run away from anything typical
I want the world to see the life I'm living
And call it uncommon

I don't care if it makes me look different
I'm never letting go of my conviction
Let the world see the life I'm living
And call it uncommon

Uncommon
Call it uncommon
I'm done with the easy way out

Every single word in this song describes my 22 year old self. I want to shed the old me and see who I am capable of being. I don't want to stay in the safety of home forever, never leaving to find my own path...my own way. Having all this free time gives me time for these kind of thoughts. But in truth, I've always been a deep thinker/dreamer when it comes to the possibilities of life.

I think a lot of the time we take the easy way out because we are too afraid to follow our hearts and intuition. We're too afraid to take that chance because it is full of all these unknowns; being human we hate not knowing. I think though, there comes a point in everyone's life when you have to decide it you are going to take the road less traveled or continue on the one everyone else is on.

A lot of people think I'm brave, but I have never thought that about myself. I'm scared just like everyone else but I'm not willing to give into the fear and never take a chance, never risk something, never explore my options, or never leave my comforts behind for something new. It isn't bravery for me but more of needed self-discovery.

So if your thinking of going to South Korea, or anywhere at all don't give up on that dream. If it is really something you want do your best to make it happen. Don't have more regrets because you never pursued your dream/goal. If there is something you've been dying to do, take that chance and see what happens. Even if it doesn't work out, you will be better for the experience.

I guess today has been a very soul-searching kind of day for me, and this song just hit home for me. It encompasses all the questions, thoughts, and fears I have in my life right now and I know I am not the only one with those questions, thoughts, or fears. I hope you find your own road in life and be who you want to be, not who you think others want you to be.

As far as I know we only have one life, live it the way you imagined it to be so at the end you can leave with a smile and peace in your heart. That's my dream, to leave this earth knowing I walked the path I wanted, and did the things I dreamed of doing while I have the chance!

Follow your heart,
~Lola O.~



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