{"id":4555,"date":"2015-08-29T00:03:27","date_gmt":"2015-08-29T04:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gollypolly.com\/30473\/?p=4555"},"modified":"2015-08-29T00:07:37","modified_gmt":"2015-08-29T04:07:37","slug":"step-it-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gollypolly.com\/30473\/?p=4555","title":{"rendered":"Step it up."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"firststesps\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I am a Geek. We have established that.\u00a0 At least, for a woman my age, I know a fair amount concerning the world of technology.\u00a0 Anyway, I am always trying new apps and devices and such.<\/p>\n

Writing apps.\u00a0 A lot of different writing apps.
\nOne that I am using at this very minute is called DayOne.\u00a0 It is a journaling software.\u00a0 If you journal everyday, I recommend it.\u00a0 I don\u2019t journal.\u00a0 BUT.\u00a0 I write this thing daily, and I like the way it looks, types, and saves.\u00a0 Anyway.\u00a0 On to the point.<\/p>\n

Every time you open it, it gives you a fresh new piece of paper, with the date nicely assigned at the top.\u00a0 As a bonus, it gives you something to write about, if you need the help.\u00a0 I never use these, but if someone is journaling, I can see the benefit.<\/p>\n

Tonight, when I opened the app\u2026. it asked:\u00a0 \u201cWhen and where did you take your first steps alone?\u201d<\/p>\n

Well.\u00a0 Now if THAT isn\u2019t a question begging for an answer?<\/p>\n

So.\u00a0 I\u2019ll begin.<\/p>\n

It was a dark and rainy night.\u00a0 Pitch dark.\u00a0 The wind was howling, and the old shutters on the house made thumping noises, as they fought the wind, making every attempt to stay connected to their house.<\/p>\n

The rain pounded the panes of rippling glass on the windows.\u00a0 Thunder rumbled in the distance.\u00a0 It was unseasonably cool for early April.\u00a0 In fact, it was just above freezing.<\/p>\n

Inside a fire roared.\u00a0 The family who lived inside that house, stayed close to the light of the fireplace.\u00a0 They were popping corn over the hearth.\u00a0 The room filled with the warm aroma.<\/p>\n

As the kernels slowed to a halt, the Mother asked, \u201cDid someone get the bowls?\u201d\u00a0 Ann & Sue got up at once to retrieve them.\u00a0 One of the boys said, \u201cAre we allowed to have a Coke?\u201d\u00a0 The Father nodded.\u00a0 You can split one between each two of you.\u00a0 Ed, Jerry, and Jane proceeded to the kitchen to prepare the drinks.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019re going to need salt,\u201d Julie added.\u00a0 \u201cWhy don\u2019t you get it?\u201d asked the Father.\u00a0 And off she went.<\/p>\n

As Julie passed through the doorway, there was a large crash in the kitchen.\u00a0 And then another.\u00a0 Both the Mother and the Father leapt from their chairs to investigate.\u00a0 And\u2026 there I sat.\u00a0 All alone.\u00a0 On the floor.\u00a0 In front of the open fireplace.<\/p>\n

Now, most people do not remember their 11 month of life.\u00a0 I see it clear as crystal.\u00a0 I placed one hand on the cushion of my Father\u2019s chair, and hoisted my wobbly legs into standing position.<\/p>\n

Slowly.\u00a0 Ever so slowly.\u00a0 I lifted my hand from that recliner\u2026. one little finger at a time.\u00a0 I raised both hands above my head, as it just felt like the right thing to do\u2026 in preparation for the daring endeavor I was about to attempt.\u00a0 And then.\u00a0 THEN.\u00a0 My right foot extended.\u00a0 Followed by my left.\u00a0 My right. My left.\u00a0 And there I was\u2026. taking my first steps alone.<\/p>\n

As the other\u2019s clamored back into the room, I dropped my diaper butt right down on the floor, and sat wide-eyed.\u00a0 They were oblivious to the magic that had recently transpired.\u00a0 I sat momentarily, and then I couldn\u2019t help it.\u00a0 A smile crossed my face\u2026 filled with an air of smug accomplishment.\u00a0 I was 11 months old\u2026 and I rocked.<\/p>\n

Those\u2026. were my first steps alone.<\/p>\n

And that my friends, is the story of how EVERY journey begins.\u00a0 With the taking of one, single, little, step.<\/p>\n

(Now, if you tune in tomorrow night, I will tell you about the first time I got the whole potty-training deal down-pat.\u00a0\u00a0 It will keep you on the edge of your seat.)<\/p>\n

The party never ends here.\u00a0 I just never ends.<\/p>\n

.<\/p>\n

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0 Lao Tzu<\/strong><\/em>
\n.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0 Nathaniel Branden<\/strong><\/em>
\n.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0 Matsuo Basho<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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