The First Step...

The Journey of a Thousand Miles starts with the first step. It's hard to believe that the very essence of these words, describes the very nature of this life we live. A friend just asked me whether praying would fulfill his obligation to write up a school essay. Of course not! Praying is not about fulfilling ones obligations, it is about working towards His. The Journey that this quotation screams about is in regards to that of God, the path towards Heaven, or the equivalent in other religions. But, it also makes clear reference to every single choice that we make in our everyday lives. Procrastination is a clear result of not taking that first step; although that step has to be taken at some time, the choice to take that step should be at a much earlier time than that. However, in conjunction to this specific adage, I believe another wordily quote can also be employed "If you take one step towards God, he will take a thousand towards you." Another beautiful quotation that, once again, pertains to this quality of moving forward and unlike Waiting for Godot, actually getting places, moving in the right direction, along the path towards wherever one wishes to go. Just remember that it is the first step that will provide the foundation of the rest of the journey, and it will, ultimately, lead you to your final step, for that is what is, ultimately, the most important. It is a babies first step that founds their ability to walk, to stand, in life. It was Neil Armstrong's, or Buzz (or neither..Depending on what you believe) first steps on the moon that have defined man's very presence in space, and, of course, one gargantuan step for mankind. Each and every journey is lined with steps, but, remember, before you can get to the end, that first step must be taken, or else, there will be no journey of a thousand miles.