Single Line Only

A reflection was suggested to me by a recent exchange of opinions between friends on Facebook. A famous quote was posted about each of us having to walk our own path. A comment was made about our being alone  on such a path. One friend answered that she is never alone because of spiritual guidance. My reflection is this: If you have spiritual beliefs, you surely feel that you are being guided by a Higher Power. But, either you believe or you don't, here on Earth, in the material world where our existence is taking place, you are alone in doing your own work. You can have your personal spirituality, others can also be there, willing to help: teachers, guru, spiritual leaders, lecturers, authors etc. If you are ready to listen, accept their words and learn from them, you might decide to apply their principles in your life. But in order to apply, you need to endeavor. And this is the "work" that you must  do alone. You are on a narrow path that allows one human being at the time to tread upon it. You may precede or follow someone else. But you may not walk with them. Why? Because their gait and speed is never the same as yours. You may not agree on this, you may be sure that your pace is perfectly coordinated with theirs, that you are proceeding in total harmony. Believe me, you are not. No two persons are exactly the same, therefore their way and/or itinerary cannot be shared. Single line only is permitted.