I find myself wanting to write but having nothing to say.
This COVID-19 business has dominated our every thought and action for the past five or six weeks. Most of us are even having COVID-19 dreams. Some of us are really stressed. Others think its nonsense.
I’m trying to remain vigilant, patient, optimistic.
My daughter-in-law shared this gem from a Russian writer on Facebook this morning. It says everything.
Wise words from Grandma
Grandma once gave me a tip:
Picture by Tasha Burgess Tudor, illustrator of children’s books. (1915-2008)
During difficult times, you move forward in small steps.
Do what you have to do, but little by bit.
Don’t think about the future, not even what might happen tomorrow.
Wash the dishes.
Take off the dust.
Write a letter.
Make some soup.
Do you see?
You are moving forward step by step.
Take a step and stop.
Get some rest.
Compliment yourself.
Take another step.
Then another one.
You won’t notice, but your steps will grow bigger and bigger.
And time will come when you can think about the future without crying.
Dave Williams is a radio news/talk personality originally from Sacramento, now living in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, Carolann. They have two sons and grandsons living in L.A.
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4 thoughts on “…in small steps”
Sounds like routine, which I love. When in doubt I fall back on my own routine. It’s the safest way home.
Sounds like routine, which I love. When in doubt I fall back on my own routine. It’s the safest way home.
There’s a ton of wisdom in your simple words, “When in doubt I fall back on my own routine. It’s the safest way home.”
I’m going to see if I can get you in some official quotation source with that.Seriously.
Bless your heart.
Something we all should take to heart, what a beautiful simple thing wisdom is.