A Waypoint Along The Trail
Michael Kroth • August 8, 2026
"Looking back, I realized that little patch of shade beneath the tree became much more than a resting place. It became a waypoint—a place where I had to stop, get my bearings, and face the possibility that I might not be able to keep going on my own."
This is a photo taken on the trail, "Around the Mountain."
by Michael Kroth
This video introduces the essay, A Waypoint Along The Trail
From the Essay
"All of us will eventually find ourselves sitting beneath a tree we didn’t expect,
wondering whether we can go any farther."
I’d love to hear your thoughts about the Waypoints or Trail Angels in your life.
- Have you found waypoints or had waypoints find you along your life trails? What made them waypoints? What were their qualities?
- Who has been a trail angel for you—someone who showed up, stayed, or walked beside you when you needed them?
- Where might you have an opportunity to be a trail angel for someone else?
Please head over to the essay to kick in your thoughts about these questions, and to learn more about Wayfaring and Waypoints, here.
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