The Road Less Traveled

Robert Frost:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I   -
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

I came to know the poem long time ago while I was still a student. I found the concept great because it's boring to go the path many have already went. So, I agreed with it.

Later on, I had a chance to do what the poem says. Then, I came to know how hard it is to do. I allowed me to contemplate it a whole year.

Then, I made a decision to do it. Took the road less traveled. What happened? Disaster! It seemed a disaster to me and everyone around me. Especially to my parents. I lost everything and had to ask my parents some support, which was the last thing I wanted.

After recovering my disaster, I had another chance to take the road less traveled. I took it. It went well this time. Then, I feel I totally agree with the poem through my own personal experience. 

One of my sons seems to be on a cross road. He wants to take the road less traveled. As parents, it is not really easy to let him do it. I guess it is a test. I am under the test that I truly value the idea. I am not quite sure at this moment whether I allow him to take the road less traveled. However, I feel that it is OK for him to do it as far as he really means it.