Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Why the quote? Why the Picture?

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
-Lao Tzu

This quote and this picture tell me how we don’t even realize we have started on a journey, but that one step makes the big difference. This picture is a metaphor, showing how a baby takes its first step, it is unsteady and unsure but when it does come over the fear, it doesn't get tired of trying it again and again, and finally reaching his destination, leaping into its mother’s arms. I thought that this metaphor was powerful as it too shows the beginning of a journey, and connecting it back to the quote, that taking that first step, making that first decision is the most important. To me this quote tells me not to hesitate, take the first step, take the risk and before you know it the journey is set for you to take.

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