Following life's river to new horizons

There was a bit of a change in terrain today as we left the Rockies behind and headed to the Pacific Coast. The mountains began to level into plains, and the rivers began to cut deep trenches in rocks forming canyons and gorges. Several could be seen from the rail car I rode in.

But surprisingly, another mountain range appeared along the coast that runs from Canada to Baja California. It's just as beautiful in many ways.

Life resembles this part of the trip. No matter what the experience has been, you have to leave behind what you have become used to seeing in life sometimes, and notice the changing terrain. Then what emerges is new, but equally beautiful, and many times even more delightful.