"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
-Lao Tzu Step one: Dust off my blog. Well, it's been a hot minute since I've been here. Or 5 months? Somehow, somewhere along the way, I stopped writing. It's been a season of undoing, giving things up, stepping back, slowing down. For so long, it was full steam ahead. Climb, strive, reach. And then, suddenly, I felt the need to just stop. To just be. And, I just wasn't sure what to write anymore. It's almost a new year, and so I decided this is the perfect time to take a step towards being a writer again. Or remembering how to put words out into the universe bravely. I've loved the tradition of selecting #OneLittleWord to guide and inspire your year. In December, maybe on a day where I was walking on the treadmill, I decided STEPS will be my word. The journey from one place to another is not made in a leap but in a series of many small steps. This year, I am taking steps towards self-acceptance and self-love. Towards health- physical and emotional. Steps towards connection and happiness. Steps to organize my environment. Steps in the direction of friendship, love, appreciation and growth. As Miley Cyrus sings, "Ain't about how fast I get there...Ain't about what's waiting on the other side... It's the climb." Here's to the climb in 2023! Have you selected a #OneLittleWord?
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Kim Johnson
12/27/2022 04:51:06 am
That’s a great word to take for 2023! Yes, it’s all about those steps along the climb. Your thinking and the way you arrived at your word are inspiring! Cheers for the journey! Raising a glass to steps!
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Kathleen
12/27/2022 08:46:25 am
Thanks so much, Kim! Cheers to positive steps forward.
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Erika Victor
12/27/2022 05:00:54 am
Yay! I love your rationale and it all rings so true! I have missed your voice. I added climb to my list of possibilities for my OLW after reading this.
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Kathleen
12/27/2022 08:47:15 am
Thanks so much, Erika! It felt good to come back today. I can't wait to hear what word you picked!
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12/27/2022 05:54:47 am
I am so very thrilled to see you here this morning, Kathleen. I have missed you. This community is not the same w/out you. Your words matter here, so I love the idea of stepping up, stepping out, and stepping forward. Really, taking steps is all we can do. Like it or not, we are all taking steps; it’s only a question of where. I have my OLW narrowed to two choices and hope to see you next week for my reveal.
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Kathleen
12/27/2022 08:48:37 am
Thank you so much, Glenda! Your words touched my heart. You are right- we are always stepping but it's our direction that matters. I am excited to read your word! I'll be back. :)
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sally
12/27/2022 06:51:12 am
So glad you returned today and I love hearing about your OLW - STEP. I've been focusing on the conditions for learning and like the idea of APPROXIMATING...as I step out and try things, I need to be OK with how it goes . Apparently, as we learn, we first just approximate it. Then with demonstration, modeling and repeated practice, we learn it. I like it when a word finds me and feels right!
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Kathleen
12/27/2022 08:49:50 am
Thanks so much Sally! Approximating is a really cool word. I like how it feels very free- just about trying and growing and not about getting something perfectly right. I really appreciate your kind words- it felt good to come back today.
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12/27/2022 07:37:07 am
I'm happy to be a witness to your steps toward yourself. Keep writing and welcoming us into your journey, one step at a time. You matter. Your words matter.
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Kathleen
12/27/2022 08:50:26 am
Thank you so much, Margaret. What kind words to say to me!
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Kathleen
12/27/2022 08:51:37 am
Thank you so much! I appreciate what you said about the step back. I feel like that's what has happened to me. Now I feel ready to take steps forward again!
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12/28/2022 04:30:39 am
I always enjoy reading your stories and look forward to your new ones. 'Self love'...we all need to do more of this. Thank you for the inspiration. :) Happy Writing and Happy New Year!
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