The means by which you move forward in your life, or your personal
Responsibility to do so. Paddling a canoe can represent:
The way you're "running your life" right now, or recently
Independence, inner strength, or a sense of adventure about life
A feeling that you're having to work hard to get anywhere right now
A feeling that you're not afraid of a little hard work in life if it enables you to see amazing scenery (life experiences) along the way