We all face unexpected difficult situations. These events might look different to each of us, but they elicit universal emotional responses. Frozen in fear, we can succumb to self-doubt and actually keep ourselves from moving through these hard events in our lives. It is these very events that have the capacity to become the catalyst in our journey of personal growth and accomplishment.
Those who have accomplished greatness, have faced these moments with the resolute conviction to just take the next step. We don’t have to know that we can complete the entire journey, we just need to walk forward to the next step.
When Nick was born and Arden and I were 21 years old, with a 14 month old son. I didn’t have any understanding where our journey would take us almost 40 years later. My immediate personal concern was, “do I have enough love in my heart for my two little boys and my husband?”
Since childhood, I was trained as a competitive ice dancer. I understood that continual practice and being willing to make small incremental positive changes in what I was doing, brought about great performances. These changes happened over time with continuous effort, in spite of temporary set backs.
Over the past 39 years, I have taught Nick many things, and he has taught me innumerable things. We are both changed because of our experiences. At this time, I have confidence in my ability to love him, to be his mom, to care for him. I know that I can discern what he needs and make the hard decisions about what is the best course for him with all of the challenges that we face.
How would your life be enriched if you just stepped forward and did what needed to be done, when it needed to be done? One step at a time, moving forward in spite of the fear and self-doubt. Over time you will change and you will discover that you can do hard things. I have confidence in us.
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