…when we should be agents of change. We wish for rescue when we should be out seeking ways to aid others. We huddle fearfully in the late summer, already conscious that the autumn ahead will lead inevitably to winter’s dormancy or killing frost, when what we could be doing is plotting the way to make use of the transition to position ourselves to take fuller advantage of the ripening and plenitude ahead.
We are, after all, only human. But the exemplary people of generations past have proved, and those of our own time are still showing, that as long as we exist to worry about them the ages and seasons, the events and goings-on do indeed go on, cycle and change, and that if we choose to do so—if we determine to do so and act on it—we can make the changes better and the growth so much the more meaningful and joyful. If we wait for change, it will happen, all right, but it will happen however and whenever the universe or others in it decide. Ours is the calling to engage in the world, no matter how intimidating it is, and move toward what we desire. It may seem like plowing on foot through chin-deep snow, but trusting that there’s a thaw ahead and behind it, renewal, we can stay the course.
At the other end of it is potential that surpasses even our fondest, wildest imaginings, if we dare to move instead of lying waiting.
It’s interesting to me that I wrote the foregoing portions of this post a few weeks ago and set it aside for this very date, not knowing that it would follow immediately on the heels of my publishing my first book, something I’ve longed to do for years but never had the nerve until now. Funny how we sometimes put things in motion without even realizing what we’ve done; it’s a saving grace of our race, I think. O happy day, when we stumble into our dreams because we kept seeking them despite all sense!
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Well, how exciting to publish your book. That is a shared dream for me. One day I must do something about it, but I applaud you doing jut that. Very nice post.
I think you *will* do it, too; your work deserves it! Thanks for sharing my happiness!
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Like the old gospel song says, “You gotta move!” Thank you for writing such a great piece, Kathryn. 🙂
Your work so often moves *me*, so I’m not surprised but still mighty pleased you share the belief in getting moving! 🙂
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Life throws you curveballs but you move forward into what you believe in. Glad to hear you are publishing your first book. That would be a dream of mine but have no clue. I know people self publish these days. I’m not sure I could put all effort forward. Your story puts things in perspective though.
I went the self-pub route both to have more control and to have quick enough turnaround to bypass my fearfulness of publishing! And it’s worth a shot, eh! I would encourage anyone who dreams of it as I have to jump in and try. It’s like an enormous weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I think now I’ll be less intimidated, at least incrementally (being a big chicken at heart!), each time I tackle something like this. Cheers to you!
If ever that I would decide to write a book I would go the self publishing route too. I still need to figure out if I have any skill in the writing adventure. Thanks for the input and good luck on your book.
So true – change is something most people fight against.
I’m one of the worst heel-draggers, myself! Most of this blog is, in fact, purposefully dedicated to getting me off my backside and in motion. 😉
Fearfulness is so debilitating
Don’t I know it! It’s a huge boost to confidence and hope to surround myself with sympathetic and clever folk like you, who *get* it and yet go forth and produce all kinds of great delights here in the webiverse!
Aye, we are all in this together methinks Kathyryn
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Everything happens for a reason. God has perfect timing. Thank you for those inspiring words. I needed to hear them today.
I need to remember them *every* day, myself. I’m convinced of that fact, but never cease to worry over it and fuss as though it weren’t true! Silly us. But if we arm ourselves with whatever atom of faith we can muster and then surround ourselves with like-minded troops of friends, who knows what we can manage!
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Huge congratulations, and only the best of luck!
Many, many thanks, Elena! I’ll keep looking to you for courage and, especially, inspiration!
Happy stumbling. 🙂
Oops, what was that you said? I bonked my head just when you spoke….