We get so locked into a certain way of doing things — whether by choice, habit, or simply not knowing better — that we create a situation which limits our potential to feel, experience, or become more. Grinding away can only take us so far, as keeping our head down and going through the motions only works if the destination lay straight ahead. But, we forget that this isn’t how life is supposed to happen.

Life is what happens along the way. It’s keeping our head up so that we can have the awareness to take the detour when something catches our eye, or completely change course if someone or something catches our heart. 

It’s the experience we should be after, not the result. Keep your head up, or you may miss out on what life is all about.