Yet another prompt I’ve visited on many occasions, I have
come to a deeper appreciation of Step Up. It didn’t always mean the same to me.
In fact, I always pretty much thought it was more about arrogance than
compassion, kindness, or integrity.
To me, Step Up means BEing Present. Taking the time. Even
MAKING the time when that is called for. It means that even when I am tempted
to hide and glide under the radar, I show up, I DO what is the thing I think is
the next Right Thing. Even if I DO it badly. And even when DOing it is the last
thing I feel like DOing.
It also means sitting still, funny as that may seem. At
least to me. I have developed a habit of reacting and I know that when I am DOing
so or well on my way, oftentimes the best way to handle myself is to BE still,
sit quietly, and simply let the feelings, however strong they are, play through.
I suppose that’s a little like stepping in my own way, but
it works. So far anyway…
Sometimes there is no moving or budging a thing so I determine
if there is something I can DO. Or accept that there is NOT.
That’s how I Step Up.
I love you, Currie
1 comment:
When I saw "Step Up" I immediately thought of when I have to take a stand and do the right thing even when it would be easier not to. Especially when it involves strangers or dangerous situations. Sometimes you can't help but step up. :)
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