But sometimes, the big goals we make like losing weight, starting a new business, finishing a degree, writing a book, and other things like that can simply freeze us in our tracks. We get caught in a cycle of asking questions like Where do we begin? Do we have all the information? Are all my pencils sharpened and did the dryer just go off so I can do another load?

The hardest thing to do is to start. Resistance abounds. Knowing what we must do is easier than doing what we must do.

So just start. Don’t worry if you haven’t planned everything to letter Z, just begin with one step. Ask yourself, “What is one thing that will get me moving in the right direction.” Do a sit-up. Write for 20 minutes. Get the college catalog. The point is, get get yourself moving forward. Relieve anxiety about following through tomorrow, just do something today. One simple thing.

Lao-Tzu said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” And if we know it’s all about the journey and not the destination, what are we waiting for?

2010 was hard for many of us. 2011 is the year of rebuilding. Build it.

Here’s to you and all the dreams, wants, wishes, goals, desires that are burning in your heart. Let’s do it.

You might also like:  The Journey, by Mary Oliver

I hope you remember in getting back to the rush of things, that you can take a break any time and smile.

I hope that in return, you’ll get many smiles right back.  Well, let’s hope it’s a “smile return” or else they’re thinking you’re crazy.  

See?  Made ya smile, didn’t I?  :) 

Take a nap and dream of all the things you want to do in the upcoming year… and don’t forget to remember to list some of the things you don’t want to do also (like say yes to everyone, or not take more down time for yourself, etc.).

Don’t worry about rushing about today.  Just sleep, rest, and write down in a fresh journal all the things you want out of this next year.  You will love it.

 What do you wish for?  Share it below in the comments section.