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So true, that first step is the hardest but most important step of all. If it feels right, just take it. Thanks for visiting my blog.
It may feel scary, but do it anyway!
First steps, for me, are often taken in equal parts fear and excitement.
I so get that, Joy!
And once we take that first, or those first few steps – we’re usually so glad we did. The momentum builds. It feels good to be getting after it. And if it doesn’t – then we can always change paths. I love that you noted you still have many first steps to take!
Yes, a lot of ideas still to implement!
My father always said, “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over sooner or later if you do not make a move”. And yes, the hardest step is the first one! Thanks Carol that there is nothing to fear but fear itself!
Your dad was a wise man!
The first step is always toe hardest. We think to much about what will happen when we do and fear that it is the wrong step. Many times our fears are for not but we still have them anyway… big sigh. 🙂
It’s always interested after we’ve taken many steps to see how far we’ve come.
Measuring progress is empowering!
I find the more first steps lead to more and more steps and sometimes leaps!
I like those leaps!
That first step would be so much easier if life were considerate enough to put a great glass of wine just beyond — the sophisticated woman’s carrot on a stick? Beautifully written — as always!
I LOVE that idea–have a talk with the Universe, will ya?
Oh my gosh Carol, no one writes as much as you do! I would never have thought of you as a procrastinator. Or maybe you write in order to procrastinate??? I think I do that sometimes!
LOL Sharon! I write because I have to. I just have to. To the exclusion of many OTHER things I should be doing, so you got that right!!!!
Carol, you are one of the most gifted and prolific writers I know. It would never occur to me that you are a procrastinator. Now me? I was up until 1:30am writing my entry into this bloghop! That’s procrastination!
You are so sweet to say so but it goes to show you that you never know someone’s deep, dark, secret!! OMG am I a procrastinator! Just not about most writing. About housework…oh yeah. About organizing? oh yeah. Making doc appointments? yeah. I’m giving a presentation when we return from Santa Fe. I’ve put it off…gotta write it this week. The list goes on, my husband would be happy to explain more! ROTL!
Sometimes I feel as if I have to “actually lift my leg onto” the next part of the journey. Spot on post.
Yep, and sometimes it’s a long stretch!
Good insights, but I particularly like your lyric and gentle writing style. What a great tone / spirit to your blog. Good luck. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ― Lao Tzu.
Karen, thanks so much. I hope you continue to visit often! The Lao Tzu quote is one of my favorites.
First step…yes. Like anything it seems like the hardest step is just getting started.
That first step can be difficult! Especially when there are competing distractions that are fun!
Years ago I heard a gentleman speak, he was sharing with the audience his journey of weight loss, in it he talked about running. What he said was this: “I always hit the curb.” he then told us that no matter how much he didn’t want to go for his run he had made a promise to first dress and then stand on the curb. If he still didn’t want to go then fine. The beauty was that as soon as he “hit the curb” his mind set shifted. I often think of his words when I am struggling with my own first step and more times than not, it helps. Great post.
I love this! Thanks for sharing.