One Apple A Day #458 - just begin
Sometimes all it takes it's just to begin. To do something. To write a word. To draw a line. To say a word. Whatever as long as you set things in motion. Sometime our goals may be scary.
When I was leaving in London, I used to go out running early in the morning. Midway in my usual path, there was this beautiful place called Primrose Hill. As the name suggests, it's a nice little hill from the top of which you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city. Little but with a steep slope. I knew that I wanted to see the dawn from up there but, being midway in my running I was scared by the climb. For a while, I got there only to take a look and then start my way back. Then one morning, inspiring by something I read, I decided to go for it. That day I didn't look at the top, at my destination. I knew very well where it was. Instead, I kept my gaze on my feet. One step after the other. A bit worried at the beginning but, in the end, it was just about taking a small step. And another small step. And then I gained momentum, and before realising it, there were no more steps to take. I was at the top. The city before me.
It's great to have bold and audacious goals, but sometimes those same goals may stop us from acting. Once the goal is set, stop thinking about it. Find the first small action you can take to go in the direction of your target and put all your attention on that. That step is all you have to worry about. And once is done, move to the next one. Keep focusing on your next step until you gained momentum. And then you are unstoppable. Ready to conquer your hill.