Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other as just, as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I --
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
-Robert Frost
I first heard part of this poem from President Hinckley in one of his talks. I loved it! I loved the feelings and thoughts it gave me as I pondered on the last 3 lines of this poem. Do we really understand the choices we have? Are we really making these choices with deep thought and real conviction.
Sometimes in life, it is easier to follow the crowd, to do what everyone else is doing. There are issues that test our morals, and faith. Where do we stand? Where do you stand? Do you have the faith, hope, and confidence to take the road less traveled. To stand up and do what is right, even if you are the only one.
Do you dare to stretch yourself and learn new things, even if it is hard. Do you choose a career based solely on monitary options, or do you choose to do what you really love, even if it means sacrifice on your part.
Life is about choice. Life is about challenges. Life is about how we live inspite of the challenges. Have courage to do what is right. Live the teachings you believe and stand up for the principles you know to be true.
As for me, . . . "two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."
