For me, one of my biggest challenges has always been letting go of my worries.
At some point I realized I had to find a way to let go and I started to use rosary beads with a mantra.
All is well.
All is well.
All is well.
When I was stressed or worried– or felt like things weren’t as hopeful as I wanted them to be– I picked up the rosary and used each bead and said the mantra. It usually took about four beads and somehow the anxiety was eased and I moved on with my day.
Somewhere recently I saw something that said, “opportunities are around the bend” and that has become my new mantra as I continue to work hard in these winter months when things aren’t as busy as other times of the year. I’m pretty good about propelling myself forward, but sometimes we need a little extra help to keep us going when we aren’t sure we can get up again and keep walking.
And other times it’s about taking small steps, even throwing a float into the pool while wearing a vintage dress and your grandmother’s fur stole. Every step forward, no matter the size, is still movement forward.