Little Steps

June 13th, 2006

Simple bottleI’m trying to remind myself of the importance (and general okayness) of taking little steps towards where I want to go. Maybe it’s because the days are lovely and long, or maybe it’s because I’ve been taking a bit of a break from things, but I’m suddenly being haunted by a driving urgency. Maybe that’s not always a bad thing - it can be good to drop into the flow of activity and then emerge with lots of things completed and a feeling of progress - but just now my energy is feeling low and all I feel is inadequate for not doing all (or much) or what I want.

I keep repeating “Little Steps” to myself as if it’s a mantra. It does help and things are moving along for me; I’ve been accepted on the MA course I applied for earlier in the year; I’ve a couple of illustrations in a South African book currently being put together; my jinxed computer is finally being replace. But all these are things already in motion and I seem to always want to do more. Today though I shall just try and be satisfied with the little step of a new blog entry and some form filling in to keep the MA application moving along…

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3 Responses to “Little Steps”

  1. m Says:

    Michael tiny tiny steps… lots of rest and soul nourishment needed… I have a lengthening list myself and am trying to keep it manageable and pleasurable. But its hard!

  2. Laura Says:

    very wise, Michael. easy does it!

  3. Anonymous Says:

    Micro steps are how we get things done.

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