Salmon Leap - That's Determination for You!!

As part of my quest to get the best possible work/life balance, I've just spent a few days up in Scotland visiting friends and got the opportunity to see something I've been hoping to see for ages.

We ventured up to 'The Falls of Shin' which is up near the top West Coast of Scotland and walked down to the river where the falls were absolutley ravaged by water, which wasn't surprising seeing that it rained the whole time we were there!!

To see those salmon, of all different sizes, jumping up against the current to get back to their birthplace was incredible. The amount of effort and power that the fish must have used whilst attempting to navigate the falls was incredible and it made me think about life in general. There are so many things that we all want to achieve but because of daily life, at times we struggle to either complete the goals we set ourselves or we get sidetracked along the way. Well if salmon can leap up torraging waterfalls to return to their birthplace then surely if we're determined enough to achieve our goals then we can achieve anything!  All we need to ensure is that the journey is well thought and planned out and we have the necessary skills and support to get us to our destination. After all, you wouldn't try to swim the English channel ubnless you could swim - surley??

My blogging has been really sporadic and for those of you who have commented on this I apologise most profusely!! I promise to be a good girl from now on!! I've come to the conclusion that I do need to blog more regularly and my inspiration simply wasn't being sourced from the right place - but I know where to get it from now. I'm just letting go and the thoughts appear...(thank you Judith for pointing out the control element - your wisdom is always loved!!)

Here's to letting go and achieving all our goals - are you excited by yours? You should be!!

Debs x

Comments

[Paul]

I'm just back from Scotland and saw this spectacle at a different location the morning before last. It's absolutely fantastic, isn't it??!! :-)

There's a video here if you're interested:

http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2007/11/01/salmon-leaping-at-buchanty-spout-near-crieff-scotland/