I find it interesting – that so often – even in the middle of an ordinary conversation – a train of thought is triggered – that has the power to inspire me.

I was discussing the progress – or rather – the lack of progress – that I had been making – with one of my latest interests – that of painting by numbers. This latest one – was frustrating me – and I wasn’t enjoying it – it was overwhelming me – and I felt that I would never be able to complete it.

That’s when the train of thought was triggered – as the suggestion was made – that I only concentrate on a small part of the picture at a time – instead of seeing how much I had still to do.

I had stumbled upon a truth – that I was not paying heed to – “Nothing is particularly hard – if you divide it into small jobs”.

Or – put another way – “Don’t let the entire staircase overwhelm you – just focus on the first step”.

I thought about how true that is – so often – and how easily I can get overwhelmed – feeling that something is too hard – or too much – for me to handle. Especially as I get older – and find that I cannot tackle life in the same way – cannot accomplish as much as I once did – and certainly not in the same space of time.

I need to remind myself that all I need to do – is to take one thing at a time – to allow myself to pause – to not exhaust myself by trying too hard – but simply to let things go at a pace that I am happy with – allowing me to – enjoy – rather than – endure. To learn to stay in the ‘now’ – and control my focus – one moment at a time.

I know that I am – as they say – my own worst enemy. No one is putting any pressure on me – to do anything – and certainly not making me feel as though I need to get anything done quickly.

It’s up to me – to recognise the importance of taking each day – even each hour – at a pace that allows me to make the most of everything I do – with a sense of peace and enjoyment – free of any pressure.

And so – I will endeavour to give myself this reminder each day – “I don’t have to take this day all at once – but rather – one step – one breath – one moment at a time. I am only one person – things will get done – when they get done”

Blessings – Lois