The Robert Frost poem titled, The Road Not Taken, ends with the lines
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
What do you feel or see when you read the lines of the poem? Each line is so meaningful! We too have choices to make about which road we will choose in the crossroads of life. 
We can look towards a greater good and a higher calling. We can seek to become the best person we can be. That of course will take work, determination, wise counsel, and a willingness to act on what we know is true. Did the person in the poem take the road less traveled? A choice was made and continuing on that way, realized later, that choice made all the difference.
Are you listening to your inner compass?
Is the voice of love active in your decisions?
Do you seek wise counsel when it comes to making difficult decisions?
There are times when there isn’t anyone around you to affirm what the right choices are. You will have to hold yourself accountable in these times. Trust that you know the right thing to do. God gave you the ability to discern and decide what is right.
Life Tip: This self-accountability will keep you in close contact with others in the recovery world, including sponsors and mentors, not isolated from them.
Here are some interesting facts about how the famous poem came into being, what it really means, and the impact it has had on the author and his friend.
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What is the hardest decision you have ever had to make?
Did you make a clear choice?
Did it turn out how you wanted?
If you could do it again, would you make a different choice?
Questioning our Fate
The interpretation here says that the one in the poem does not choose the road less taken but did spend quite a bit of thought deciding which way to go. In the end, a choice was indeed made. That’s one of the main lessons I receive from this poem. Even if you end up choosing the wrong path, you have gone forward. You can make a correction. So, listen to that inner compass. Let your yes be yes and your no be no.
Swimming Up Stream
When acting on convictions to make positive changes you may find them to be counter-cultural, counter-peer group, or counter-family. 
Others may not agree with you or understand. Yet, if you know that you know it is right, go forth with courage! What happens to a jagged stone that has been in the flowing waters of a stream for a long time? It becomes smooth. The rough edges are softened. It’s aerodynamic shape allows the water slide right by. Your core being in the midst of recovery has become stronger. No longer are your boundaries blurred. Now, you are able to withstand the strong winds and stay planted in your decisions for sobriety. Can you weather the storm? Coming through rough waters onto solid and peaceful ground brings deep satisfaction. It doesn’t come from being rewarded by others. It comes from living according to principals of truth. Be a person of principle.
Conclusion
We have discussed various factors that go into making clear decisions and walking the path that can bring the most value, satisfaction, and growth. This perhaps is not the way of least resistance, right? A struggle is involved. There will be resistance from culture, peers, and from within yourself. Don’t give up! Look at the long view of your life and decide which way you want to go. Which road will bring the most light and satisfaction into your life? The ability to look ahead and rise above the clutter and chaos into the peace and wisdom of the road less traveled will impact your life at every level.
Question for Reflection
What is the biggest decision facing you right now? Do you need to seek out the help of others to make the best choice? How can you decide upon the best course of action?
Helpful Links
C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce on making life’s most important decisions.