Trying to get from here to there is just a matter of one step at a time. I know this. I know too that I have the length of stride to jump the gaps with ease and if I were to miss and fall in, the water is not too deep, even midstream. And I can swim. The other side beckons, and others have shown the way....
There are times when I would leap across with joy and abandon and yet today, now, here I stand. Apparently unable to move. Why is that I wonder?
Go on Kendalee. Take a deep breath. Take the first step... it's just a small one.
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11 comments:
why kendalee? why are you feeling reluctant today? bring the jumps back in to your steps :)
I love these words. some days we need to stand still...there are other days for taking steps and other days for leaping.
I really feel this one, it made me tear up. I don't know why it's so hard sometimes. Sometimes it helps to turn it into a game or adventure, like looking for fish or creatures below, and wondering if each next step might provide a new vantage point.
and the steps look strong...the water is shallow even if you fall....go!
Don't lose faith in yourself or your ability to conquer any challenges that come your way!
Why step?...when you can fly!
Ms. Kendalee- Trust yourself- those stones could be covered with slime and you could fall and break your hip and land face down into the shallow water- shallow water has been responsible for many drowning occurances...and there you would be, all wet and slimed and dead..So, , what I am saying is , stay still when your equalibrium is compromised in any way...trust that feeling, get into it, there is nothing to do on this earth that has not already been done so take it easy,I know that I am just here for the ride, Obviously not taking anything seriously- have to stop and gas up every now and then, ot fix a flat tyre, but I don't think I am going anywhere except around and around...I think Buddhists call it the Monkey wheel. Take advantage of down time, eat toast (of course) have tea and know that you are not alone- the stones can bloody well wait.
I think the stones look pretty cool. But as to your dillema....I kind of agree with Linda Sue, stop and take a breath first if you need to, but don't hold yourself back at whatever it is because you're afraid of falling.
Take your time. Don't rush across. You will know the moment when it arrives.Just make a plan quietly in your head and be calm! When you take that step you will not believe the joy and peace that will fill your heart (no matter how heavy your backpack) as you leave the sinking sand and step onto solid rock.Even though it may be a bit wobbly and in midstream, you will find your balance again. Holding you in my heart xxoo
Kendalee, I know what you mean. Sometimes we just get stuck in neutral, and don't know which way to go. It's okay to just look at the steps for a while. I will agree with elk today that you have chosen photos of strong steps, with shallow water. So go ahead and "stand still", as lisa says, but what's the worst thing that can happen when you decide to move again? And what's the best?:)
Were you having a party this month?
The way you rush around all week, it's not surprising you want to stand still. As long as you know you will move forward eventually (preferably this year) just take your time and "Hang loose, Mother Goose!"
My daughter has been going through this for the last few months. I must admit this weekend I had to intervene and shovel her off the couch and out to rugby and a braai with friends. Did you see we won the rugby against the Lyons? I've never seen the stadium so full. 44% of the people were Brits.
You'll get to it, perhaps you have hung back just to enjoy a particular perspective on your unique journey. Annie
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