Begin at the Beginning

“Begin at the beginning and take one step at a time”. There are many reasons why it is better to choose a path and then start on it without hesitation, even if the path is not clear beyond the first few yards. To take these steps one at a time is easy and painless, since to contemplate the entire journey may be to sabotage it before it has begun.

This is why the universe generally gives, at best, a brief glimpse of the goal but only casts light on the path in small, bite-size pieces. It is a kindness that prevents fear of insufficiency or inadequacy from aborting the whole journey and also a test of one’s fortitude, patience, faith and commitment.

I used to want to see clearly ahead with everything mapped out and even unforeseen eventualities allowed for as much as possible in the false expectation of ease and security. In fact, far greater ease comes from going with the flow, one step at a time, blind though one may be to most of what lies ahead.