A deep breath, then a step forward, move onwards, upwards, move your ass and move your feet. In order to get anywhere, you must FIRST take a step forward. That first step is always the hardest, whether its in your mind, heart, or body. All those feelings of uncertainty, unknowns, and unfaithful views of our own capabilities (or lack of) stops us from the simple concept, taking a step forward.

What comes first the thought or the action? Much like the chicken or the egg, a very debatable topic, however, it truly is more about where your level of awareness and comfort reside. While it seems so simple and straightforward, as a smart and intellectual person I feel that there is more to the actual event of the movement than simplicity and forthrightness. I don’t mean to ponder such a unimportant question but I know right now people all over the world are struggling with this very concept. Taking a step forward. COVID has us paralyzed with uncertainty and confusion, not to mention so straight-up paranoia. Not that any of it isn’t valid (to some extent) I believe such lack of ability will cripple the world and generations to come.

I have never been one to not move – even if it meant going backwards (for a short period) because all action is better than no action. Sitting and waiting is just not my thing. As I have gotten older I find myself watching others and pondering their thoughts and lack of ambition, BUT when I do such things, I realize I am not moving forward – or in any direction. I am stunned by the world around and morally confused by our (yes OUR…our world, right?) lack to see the necessity – the imperative – to take steps forward. Any direction at this point, we need to keep moving to get through, around, past, and overcome what we have been subjected to – as a society. Do not succumb to what seems like an endless array of B.S. instead move forward. Find the joy within your day, find your life again, do not let what critical socialists or governmental mandates take YOUR ability to live and move forward.

Remember this includes those negative nilly’s who believe you (me, us, everyone) should conform and don’t rock the boat! Fortunately, this world was created by endless rocking of the boat, it’s called progress and living! So shake off those pesky nilly’s find your footing and take a step forward! You got this!