The Underground Railroad. Are you still using it?
- Renee Montague
- Oct 24, 2021
- 2 min read
Ok, so you encounter a problem or a situation that stops you in your tracks. What do you do? Our natural human instincts immediately tell us to either stand and fight or take flight.
We either stand and take it head-on or we say nope, I’m out. If we choose to take flight some may say that it's fear. This could be true, but it’s not always the case. Sometimes you truly have to take flight to freedom.
Whether you stand or take flight the underground railroad was and is the perfect example of what will be needed.
When you hear the underground railroad you probably immediately think about slavery times. You may be envisioning a rugged Harriet Tubman with a rifle pointing north and people looking like they were dragged through the mud standing behind her.
The underground railroad was so much more than just the way slaves escaped to freedom. The key function was a network of sources that were in place to help with the journey. The moral of the story is “you can’t do it alone” sometimes you have to ask for and receive help by trusting. The slaves that took the journey of the underground railroad to freedom are true heroes.
Asking for help does not mean you have failed, it's the bravest move you can make. You’re asking for help not because you are weak but because you want to remain strong.
Don’t be afraid to take the Underground Railroad when problems and situations arise. Ask for help and accept the help, be it from a friend, relative, or stranger.
Whether you are standing or taking flight it's still a journey and you will need help with that journey.
Did you hear what happened to Renee?
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