“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu
It used to frustrate and annoy me that I was “just” a regular person. Of course, my measuring stick was a bogus materialistic, societal façade. Without money, looks, popularity or power – how could I impact the world? Many of my past actions were calculated to attain distinction and prominence; but success was fickle. Still without these accomplishments, what could I do? Who was I?
Year by year, with deliberation – or sometimes serendipitously, my eyes opened and the false delusions shrank. Lessons and teachers appeared that showed how one person makes ALL the difference.
Friend by friend I learned that conversations conducted with respect and consideration; acts of support and acceptance, whatever our differences – creates a community of genuine appreciation.
Step by step – doing the next right thing; my journey is full, rich and sharp with discovery.
Someone told me once that it didn’t matter where I was along the path – it was how far I’d travelled. Comparing myself to others is a false conclusion. Apples and orangutans.
Last Saturday at the Women’s March on Washington my objective was to be one of the bobbing heads showing up for inclusion, acceptance, love and solidarity. The astonishing turnout, reactions of hope and communal validation, freaking bowled me over. It took many regular people “just” like me to create that hive!
While it feels like it’s taken a damn long time to get to a point on the path where someone else started out – I see the significance of walking the distance. Whether I’m an apple or an orangutan – I’m on the path. One step at a time; I’ll do the next right thing – and little me will make a difference.
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“A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.” – Maya Angelou
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