The first step

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu

Isn’t it so true that the journey begins with just the first step.  

There are times when I feel so overwhelmed and oh … so many shiny balls stand in the way … that it is like a thick, scary, dark forest and I wonder how in the hell will I find my way out of it.

However, when I truly think about it, it is just that first step that really matters.  Then the next.  

One step after another and before I know, the dark forest disappeared to reveal a beautiful, bright, sunny meadow with a flowing creek and wildflowers … just such a sense of calm washing over me.  

And it all began with the first step.