One Step At A Time

Keep Moving Forward

Glorious morning!

Today I would like to expand on a quote from Lao Tzu.

“ The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

"Lao Tzu is reported to be a legendary Chinese philosopher, although I have learned he was an Indian brahmin who traveled to China. Either way, was a great philosopher and very wise soul who counseled many. He wrote the Tao te ching.

This particular quote is so very encouraging and a simple reminder to not let things overwhelm you. The answer to any problem or any goal you want to achieve starts with one single step. The trouble only comes when we don't move towards our solution or goals, when we don't take that step. As i write this article a childhood song came to mind that reminds us to keep moving forward with our life steps.The song is called “ Put one foot in front og the other. “  It’s from the cartoon movie Sanat claus is coming to town. I’m sure Lao Tzu would be very proud of this simple song of encouragement. Let’s check out the lyrics.

Put one foot in front of the other

And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor

Put one foot in front of the other

And soon you’ll be walking out the door

You never will get where you're going

If you never get up on your fee

Come on, there's a good tail wind a blowin

A fast walking man is hard to beat

Put one foot in front of the other

And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor

Put one foot in front of the other

And soon you’ll be walking out the door

If you want to change your direction

If your time of life is at hand

Well don’t be the rule, be the exception

A good way to start, is to stand

Put one foot in front of the other

And soon you;ll be walking cross the floor

Put one foot in front of the other

And soon you’ll be walking out the door

If you i want to change the reflection

I see in the mirror each morn

You mean that it’s just my election?

To vote for a chance to be reborn

I mean, just reading those lyrics makes me feel encouraged. We need to remind ourselves sometimes that it's not how fast we get somewhere but that we actually get there. The only thing that can hold us back is fear. I am currently working on expanding my book Forgiven, into a full reading book as opposed to the short half hour version for sale on my website. The task requires me to go back to each chapter and expand on the details of my life at the time of the event and afterwards. There are days I get a bit weary at the size of the task, but I remind myself to just sit and start writing. I know if i do that each day, then I will arrive at the end of my book with a finished full size teaching memoir. Then I need to take action steps in the direction of publishing. Stay tuned…….. Lol ,You will be the first to know when my published book is ready for purchase. If I were to stop writing, the book would remain incomplete. A dream unfinished, only because of not moving on it and giving it life. When we put one foot in front of the other we are moving towards something, and that “ something “ is determined by you. We have more control over our destinies than we even realize. We have the choice to remain idle with our lives and let it pass us by, or to move in the direction of our dreams. It all starts with a thought and gets created by the steps we take. And That starts with a single step.

Do you or someone you love struggle with moving forward? Backpack therapy is an excellent tool for identifying your unconscious blocks. Make a free discovery call today. Peace be with you, Dawn

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