A Small Step Forward Is Still A Step Forward
When the wind blows all around, or in your face,
You can stop and rest, or just push on.
But remember:
If you rest forever,
You’ll never get there.
There is a fine line between accepting the emotions you are feeling, and in doing something to change them, to lift or alter your mood. Today I picked up some litter in the field I had walked to, and put the pieces in the bin. Such a small thing, yet it lifted my mood tremendously. I saw this piece of plastic in the grass, I saw this can, and it was so natural to just pick them up and put them where they belonged. There was no judgement, no feelings of “oh whoever dropped it should put it away, it isn’t my job to do it”… just simply doing what needed to be done. Doing something for the benefit of something other than myself expanded my sense of awareness hugely. I saw the trees, the sky, the grass, all in a new light. No longer was I locked into thinking about myself with a narrow field of vision, I was looking out [even as I was aware of what was inside], and with the new found space I felt more peaceful. It is a nice feeling to know that I have made a difference today. I am sure the field is grateful. I certainly am grateful for the opportunity to do a good deed.