“The land that was desolate and impassable shall be glad, and the wilderness [arabah] shall rejoice.” (Isaiah 35:1)

The open road has been the subject of many songs, stories and photographs and it's been the backdrop of countless Hollywood movies. 'The Road' weaves its way through the fabric of our culture as surely as it winds its way through the geography of our nations. When I was an illustration student at Sheridan College, I dreamt about writing and illustrating a book exploring life on the road. More than a few miles have rolled by since then and I never made that book. I'm working on a new project now called "Arabah." In many ways it's a pursuit of the same dream. It would appear the idea didn't quite die by the side of the road. It's more like it took a bit of a detour.

Here's an idea I came across recently in a video by Michael Hyatt called "How to Rise above the Noise and Chaos" It's a simple diagram but it's thought provoking, practical and encouraging. I've taken a few screen caps and added some notes. I've added some of my own thoughts at the end as well. I hope you find it as helpful as I did.