Step.
“The single complete movement of raising one
foot and putting it down in another spot.....” (The Free
Dictionary).
“A movement made by lifting
your foot and putting it down in a different place” (Merriam-Webster
Dictionary)
Step.
Step. Step. Step.
Step. Step. Step. Step. Step.
Many folks over the years have made a tradition out of professing some type of annual resolution. I did that a few times as a young adult many moons ago. Never achieving the resolution, always unobtainable, usually unrealistic. For the past few years I have discovered, like many souls, that a focus or purpose is more necessary than a list of actions to take, or not to take.
This year I have chosen the word "Step".
The purposeful placement of me.... moving....in a particular direction. Carried by the knowledge and faith that this current journey is not a "wrong" turn, but an unforeseen one.
I like this word for its action, movement, and resolve. It's not a race, a particular length, a particular pace. But a methodical resolve to tread ahead. In spite of knowing that the upcoming path is precarious... I will step. Today. One foot at a time.
Step.
Step. Step. Step.
And as I step, I chose joy. Sometimes through tears. Sometimes through laughter. Sometimes in pain. Sometimes in rest. But as I step, I chose joy.
"For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord. Plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)
Today's Journey Joys: broken crusty leaves floating down water rivulets, condensation balling on the panes, my hair locks given, winter thaw, a balmy thirty seven degrees and wonderful sunshine, friends picking up children.
