The Unplanned Road Detour (Street Photography & Emotions)

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October 4, 2022


"Sometimes, the most scenic road in life are the detours you didn't mean to make" -Angela N. Blount


Have you ever been on a journey wherein you have to make a detour due to unforeseen circumstances? You are hesitant to follow the new path as you are uncertain about what lies ahead of the road. But in the end, you enjoyed your journey and even get some souvenirs worth taking.

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Taking down memory lane, I was once lost on the road and was uncertain of where exact place to go, finding the place that others want me to take. Yet, in my mind, I know exactly what I want, and where I want to go, but because of things I need to consider, I tend to make a detour, just so I could take the path that other people want me.

I would sometimes laugh at myself remembering how I ended up where I am now. I remembered dreaming to become a computer engineer. I pursued it and endured the bumpy roads for four years. I maintained the pace even after I reach the end of the road. However, for some reason, I made some detours and kept changing my road. From computer works to business related, but ended up being a healthcare provider.

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I ended up in something that was out of the line. I thought becoming a health worker would give me the life I aimed for. I thought I could travel to different and better roads, not on those full of rocks and bumps. I thought it would give me a shortcut to my dreams and goals. However, bumps and hiccups just become more overwhelming and inescapable.

Those shortcuts reminded me of one time I looked for a certain place using a google map. The map says a long way and I didn't like taking it. As I zoomed it out I saw roads that can be shortcuts. I followed the median, but I only ended up getting lost in my way as roads were full of small intersections.

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Due to the uncertainties of taking the unwanted road, I've been through a lot of tunnels wherein I need to withstand the darkness and pass through them, safe and sane. Although in my mind I thought I'll be insane dealing with things that were out of my control, things that I don't like. But for the betterment of everyone, I underwent darkness with the hope of seeing the light at the end of every tunnel. With the hope...

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Oftentimes, I would think that God wasn't with me, especially when I ended up in the wrong way, literally. That makes things complicated and compromises some important aspects of my life. I would question Him about why I always suffer and need to sacrifice, and when the challenges would end. Sometimes, negative thoughts are overwhelming making me doubt the process.

That's life. We sometimes doubt the process so we end up taking the wrong direction. We like taking shortcuts because we want to end things too soon. We want an easy journey, not a complicated one. Little did we know that a scenic view can't be found in the ideal destination, but along the journey.

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My life's journey has been full of ups, downs, sideways, and detours. Although sometimes I regretted not pursuing the first ideal path, I am still grateful for being where I am now. I know this isn't my fault for taking different paths, I know this is just part of the process. I'll be lost sometimes, but I know that at the end of the tunnel is the light that would brighten my way, and would help me get through the bumpy and dark roads toward my ideal destination.

Besides, I've seen scenic views along my journey and took some souvenirs worth taking. Lessons are unforgettable and I've met people worth keeping. I just probably need to trust the process and don't hesitate to make detours. Who knows? Those detours might bring me to a better place that would give my life a better change.


There aren't ugly roads actually. These were taken last Sunday while on a bus traveling to my preferred destination. While looking at the view outside, the quote above crossed my mind. Sometimes, we just need to look at things and places from different perspectives to see their real meaning and beauty.

Roads can be complicated. But God is always with us. We just have to trust the process 😊.

(All photos are mine)


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Nice written Dear
We need to hold God's hand while in the journey of life because he never takes a wrong direction he will sure will leads us right even tho the beginning may not be pleasant.

Thank you for sharing

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Thanks !LADY
Of course, there'll always be bumpy roads on our way, we would make some detours. But we just have to trust the process. Things will be better at the end of the road.

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I believe that too
I wish all the best in the journey of life

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That's true sis @jane1289. In life sometimes we need to do some detours without even knowing where it is going. But as you are walking, always ask God to hold our hand because sometimes we forget to hold His. Yes trusting God's plan is the best thing to do.

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Thanks !LADY
minsan lang nawawala..pero may paraan parin naman makabalik sa tamang daan 😊

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Tama ka dyan sis pero make sure lang din na may oras pang bumalik sa tamang daan kasi kadalasan ang oras ang kalaban natin.

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Tama.. Kung pressure, minsan mas nawawala pa

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Bumpy and unwanted road na do talaga maiiwasan but along the way you will still learn about something. You got lost but you were able to go back to the right path. Ganon talaga ang life no, minsan nga sadyang naliligaw lang tayo pero in the end magpapasalamat kapa na nagkanda ligaw ligaw ka kasi you learned a lot talaga.

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!PIZZA
Tama..minsan may surprises pa...

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My life's journey has been full of ups, downs, sideways, and detours. Although sometimes I regretted not pursuing the first ideal path, I am still grateful for being where I am now.

These words describe exactly where I am now. It is important to find things to be grateful for every day. We forget all too often.

Your photographs accompany your words. You knew how to find that beauty within your daily path.

I loved your post. Big hug, @jane1289. 🤗

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Thank you !LADY

Of course, wherever we go, we should seek His guidance and be grateful for experiencing life each day..

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I love a good resilience story... It reminds me of how life is the same for everyone, a beautiful struggle. I think most of us didn't end up where we initially aimed to end up... Somehow, circumstances and our evolving beings drag our way off the mark!

Beautiful shots 💫

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True.. The unexpected mark that will surprise us..
!CTP

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Such is life, a lot of detours on the way, but many of these detours lead us to good places. Maybe not the ones we dreamed of, but good, and some even better than our dreams.
I wish you, despite all the detours, find a good path always.
Nice pictures!

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Thank you..
I wish you the same to you as well !PIZZA

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This is well written and educative.. Reminding us to always trust the process and be thankful even in times of hiccups, will never know where the detour may lead us to.

Waltzed in through dreemport.

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Sometimes the detours are the right ones and they can even be with many ups and down
I love the concept about this post
Got me glued till I finished reading.

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Reading from Dreemport. ‘Super’ is alI could say with your photography and writings sis. Perhaps the road may be bumpy but it would always lead us to a beautiful destination.

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If we acknowledge the meaning of why we get there, it can be beautiful. But if we don't appreciate it . it would be ugly to our eyes..

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Learning to trust the process...takes courage. Life's journey most times don't go through the path that we would have loved to follow, but I console and encourage myself with this word, "All things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose." You've got this!
#dreemport

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This is a super well written post. You exactly describe how life is! Talagang tagos sa puso ko ❤️ super comforting and inspiring.

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No detours would be boring.
Often the best things are found when are lost.
Funnily enough I posted pictures today from out of a bus window when I was going somewhere
Popped in from the port of dreems tonight JaneyJaneJane

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Hehe.. I'll check that post of yours

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The path to greatness always has hiccups and damages but the ability for us to know that there will be hiccups and damages on our path, will help us to be more alert and more vigilant.

God never leaves us, he only leaves us when we leave him, but he always has us at heart and that is why no matter how late we might think he is stepping in, he will surely step in.

Beautiful write up dear.

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Thank you !LADY
We just probably enjoy the journey so we wouldn't regret any detours and bumps 😊

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That's right Jane, we just have to focus more on sweet part even when it still tastes bitter.

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wow some of the pics don't look real great shots🤩👍

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It can be daunting when life sends us to unexpected places where sometimes we feel lost and even feel unhappy, but when we look back at them, we realize they were needed for us to be where we are right now. Great thoughts !LADY :)

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True.. And we would thank those unexpected detours for putting us in a place we didn't like at first, but eventually love it.
!LUV

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Definitely :) That's one of life's mysteries I guess hehe. Have a wonderful Sunday :)

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