Dan Clouser

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I read another chapter from my book, The Journey of My Mother’s Son, Volume I, Many Random Thoughts from the Road.

This is Chapter 30, titled, Sometimes We Walk Alone.

This is the shortest chapter in my book, however, I thin that it still carries a very powerful message.

I hope you feel the same way, as well.

Sometimes you have to walk alone.

This morning I got up before the sun and set out on a little hike through the petrified dunes of Snow Canyon State Park.

Sandy and Youk stayed back in the RV.

I rarely, if ever, walk or hike by myself, but this morning I chose to do so.

It was still dark when I started. I had to use my phone flashlight to navigate the trail.

The hike was serene and breathtaking.

I climbed to the top of two different petrified dunes. The second one was higher than the first.

As I got to the top, the sun was just cresting over the top of a distant mountain.

I just sat there and took it all in for a moment. I closed my eyes and sat in silence.

Listening. Just listening to the nature that was waking up around me and listening to God’s voice speaking to me through that nature.

It’s not in my comfort zone to walk or hike alone like this. Usually it’s either me and Youk, Sandy and me, the three of us, or I’m in the company of other friends.

Today, it was just me. Just me and the Lord.

Sometimes you just have to walk alone so that you can hear His still small voice more clearly.

This morning was one of those times and it was precious.

Take time for yourself when you need to. It’s important. Have the courage to walk alone sometimes.

You won’t be disappointed.

Peace.