How essential is it to take your first step???

Hey All, I am back with my second blog. Blogging has now become an enjoyable activity, and I am looking forward to sharing more ideas with you every month.

 

Today, I am going to talk about 'Taking that First Step'. When I posted my first blog, I was overwhelmed by the responses. Many people expressed their intention to change and uplift their lives. 

I realized, however, that there is a big difference between wanting to change and taking that first step.

 

So, here I am with this new blog to help you take your first and most significant step that will lead to the life you have always dreamed of. The life that you deserve.

You must have heard the quote "Every journey of a thousand miles starts with a single (or first) Step".

 

 

I remember when my daughter was one year old; she was attempting to walk on her own for the first time. Regardless of the number of times she stood up, she would stumble and fall to the floor, again. She would look at us for support sometimes. Undaunted, she would try again. She was fearless. Unstoppable!

 

And, that first step she took successfully was a huge accomplishment, and the smile on her face was worth a Million Dollars. 

 

Most of you must have watched the super-hit Bollywood movie - "M.S Dhoni, The Untold Story". After watching the movie, my admiration for M.S Dhoni grew in leaps and bounds primarily, due to his unwavering self-belief. For those of you who may have missed it, the story highlights his journey from playing football for his school to becoming a world-class cricketer. One day, while playing in the school football team as a Goal Keeper, he was approached by his school Cricket Coach to join the Cricket Team. Saying "YES" was his first step.

If he had said no, we would not have seen a Legendary Cricketer who has given us so much Joy and made our collective heart's swell with pride. And, the movie, too would have never been made.

 

In life, whenever an opportunity comes our way, or we aspire to do something challenging, the first step seems the toughest since we are stepping into unknown territory. Many a time, we may or may not have a clear vision of the final destination. But take the first step, despite the objections, fears and resistance. 

The journey can be rewarding and who knows the destination may lead to paradise.

I have heard about a famous wildlife Photographer who has won various awards. For years, he worked at a reputed company. But his heart burned with a passion for photography. He aspired to be a great photographer one day. He began following his dream on weekends, and once he built a strong portfolio, he left his regular job and is now a full-time photographer spending most of his time in his field of wildlife photography. 

Every dream achieved by every famous person started with a small step which was their most significant. Some say the first few steps you take towards your goal increases the probability of achieving your goal by 40%. 

A lot of us wait for that magical moment to unfold in our lives. That "perfect moment" will almost never happen. However, when you take that first step, that moment becomes perfect. It's as if the universe starts to move in the direction of fulfilling your dreams.

Take my example. I wanted to start blogging for a very long time. For someone like me, who used to be so conscious even to post or comment on social media, writing was challenging and entirely out of my comfort zone. Nevertheless, I delved straight into it. I took that first step, and here I am on my second foray into writing. I am thoroughly enjoying the process. You can never know whether the journey will be pleasant or not until you try.

 

I'll be perfectly honest. I was completely unsure about the subject matter for this blog. But, that did not deter me from starting. Over the last few weeks, something struck a chord in me, which led me to this topic.

 

Not every one of us will know the script of our life. But taking the first step will surely lead you in a direction that will help unravel the next one. 

It's like when you set off to trek a big mountain you don't see the summit from your starting point. But, with determination, hope, and excitement in your heart, you navigate your way to the top. 

You experience numerous challenges. But, the ultimate reward is the success of reaching the apex. When you see the sun's rays peeping through the greenery, the scenic view of the waterfalls, the chirping sound of the birds and the aroma of nature, both the hurdles and the pleasurable moments make your trek worth every penny. 

 

 

Don't you think every beautiful experience is a combination of challenges and pleasures? But if you don't take the first step, your dream will forever remain a DREAM.

While it's good to dream, it's far more rewarding and fulfilling to LIVE your dream.

I will be the happiest person if this blog helps you in bringing that change in yourselves to take the first step you always wanted to take.

Take a leap of faith and step into the garden of possibilities.

 

So when are you taking that step to take YOUR FIRST STEP?