Thought I knew my mind like the back of my hand. The gold and the rainbow, but nothing panned out as I planned.
These are the opening lyrics to Watershed, one of my favorite songs by the Indigo Girls. Watershed talks about what happens when we find ourselves at the proverbial fork in the road. It never fails; each time I arrive at a crossroads, someone steals my map and the GPS and sprays graffiti on the signs pointing me in the right direction.
This weekend, my husband and I were in Decatur, GA and we had lunch at Watershed, a fantastic restaurant, owned by Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls. On the way out, I snapped a few photos in the pouring down rain.
We walked back to the hotel laughing all the way. We were so wet at that point, there was really nothing left to do. I was also happy because the experience had inspired this blog post. In my mind, I kept playing this part of the song over and over:
They say it’s never too late, and you don’t get any younger. I better learn how to starve the emptiness and feed the hunger.
Up on the watershed… standing in the fork in the road. You can stand there and agonize, until your agony’s your heaviest load. You’ll never fly as the crow flies, get used to a country mile. When you’re learning to face the path at your pace, every choice is worth your while.
The lyrics are subject to interpretation, but they speak volumes to me. It gently reminds me to feed my passions and my true heart’s desires and stop fueling the habits/thoughts/patterns that leave me feeling empty. Click here to listen to Watershed. I’d love to hear what the words mean to you.
And if you’re ever in Decatur and find yourself literally starving, stop by Watershed Restaurant. Delicious!
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