This step, the one right now, is the only one that matters.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by to-do lists and the
busyness of everyday life. It’s easy to feel intimidated by our dreams and
aspirations. It’s easy to forget that all the stress, all the worry, and all
our fears, are just mental chatter. We so easily identify with the stories we
play in our minds, soon believing that we are being asked to take an impossible
leap, far beyond our potential.
The truth is, we aren't. All we need to do is come back to this step, the present moment, and what
it holds. We may need to face the stress, the worry, and the fears straight on,
but eventually they dissolve in the light of our awareness.
Sure, this all sounds wonderful, but what does it really
mean? What do I have to do? Is it really possible for a “regular” person like
me? I asked many of these questions myself, and this is what I’ve learned.