Just Begin

These two simple words hold so much power.

I am often struck by how depleting over thinking and self-doubt can be. Despite my longing to experience life deeply and fully, these tendencies have hindered my ability to begin time and time again.

Succumbing to cycles of negative thinking prevents us from growing. It gives us a false sense of who we are and what we are capable of. Instead of hope and effort leading the way, fear steps in and reroutes us away from our goals. Or it leaves us stagnant and standing still.

When we realize that our first step does not have to be drastic, pressure subsides. When we shift our perspective to what could go right versus how we could fail, we become inspired by possibility. When we decide to just begin, we are sending a message to ourselves that we are capable.

What is one thing you have been longing to do?

What is the smallest step you can take to move in the direction of this goal?