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"The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." - Lao Tzu
One step. That's all it takes to start heading in the direction of your dreams. As you take that first step and look down the pathway, the end result seems so far, far away. You may start fealing fear, you may start rethinking this entire decision, but if you close your eyes, take a deep breath and take another step ... before you know it, you're halfway through your "journey of a thousand miles."
That fear and trepidation that you initially felt will be far behind you and you'll be wondering what you were even afraid of in the first place. You may even laugh at yourself for being so scared. But, if you didn't have that fear to push through, would you know how strong you are for taking that first step?
We all have different goals and pursuits in life. Our journeys are our own, our paths full of twists and turns, but we all want the same result - to reach our destination. If you promise to hold my hand while I take my first step, I promise to not let go when you take yours.
New Year, New You. That's what they say, right? But, it doesn't have to be a "New Year" to invent the "new you." Life is full of surprises and happy twists and turns and opportunities to make it what you want. You just have to be paying attention when it happens.
My advice for the new year? Throw out all ideals and notions of living by a schedule or agenda. I'm not talking reckless abandon here. Still get up and go to work everyday, feed your children, do your normal routines. Just don't get caught up and stuck in them. Take your nose out of weekly planner and LIVE life. (Now this may be advice more for myself than anything, but if it works for you also, then Yippee!!)
Enjoy the moments outdoors. Soak up the energy of the full moons. Touch trees as you pass them. Be in the moment, at every moment. Easier said than done, I know, but it won't hurt to at least try. What's the worst that can happen if you live your life with intention? You might actually get what you want out of life? You might enjoy every aspect of your life? Hey, that's a win-win if you ask me.
