When we are paying attention, the Universe is right there waiting for us. I just started reading a book called, “God Never Blinks“, by Regina Brett, and the second chapter is about taking the next step when the end looks so far away. A few days later, I heard from a dear friend some unsettling news that brought that particular chapter to mind. What do we do when life confronts us with an unexpected need for change? We tell ourselves we just can’t do it. We can become overwhelmed by looking too far ahead and don’t see that the next step is small and simple, and can move us forward. So, we wait…and wait…for the plan to be shown to us in its full scope with a predictable end. However, if we look at just the next step, and what’s the right thing to do, then it becomes less scary. We can’t focus on ALL the steps it will take to reach our destination, and we have to acknowledge that there may be detours along the way. All we need to do is make one small decision, one small step at a time. If you are facing that unexpected detour, what is your next right step? Now, go ahead and take it!

…and then take another one…

until next time…