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Thinking Out Loud ~ Take the First Step

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The Chasm is Not as Wide as You Think

Joseph Campbell says in Reflections on the Art of Living, “A bit of advice given to a young Native American at the time of his initiation: as you go the way of life, you will see a great chasm. Jump. It is not as wide as you think.” P. 26

Note: When I was teaching at the University, I taught a course on change. I learned a lot about change by teaching about it. I learned I could only change myself and no one else. I also learned that the most difficult step to take in making a change is the first one. Once it is taken everything falls into place. Don’t be afraid. Listen to the wisdom of the Native Americans. The great chasm is not as wide as you think, take the first step and the rest will fall into place.

COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening

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COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening

Here are a few of the good things I witnessed or experienced today:

  • The past week I’ve sprinkled sunflower seeds on a corner of the patio. A female and male cardinal clean them up. Today, they brought their child (a female) and taught her how to eat the seeds. It was very cute. Grateful the cardinal family.
  • According to recent news report, San Antonio flatlined COVID-19 – You Go San Antonio. I love this city and its wonderful diverse culture. Grateful.
  • I got a surprise check in the mail from a class action suit I wasn’t aware I was a part. The check will be deposited when the bank opens. LOL. Grateful
  • The full moon (today, May 7th) is known as the Flower Moon in the US. The name given to the full moon in May by Native Americans because May is a month with so many flowers. Grateful for the full moon. Grateful for Native American wisdom and connection to the environment.
  • We’re another day closer to a solution. Keep doing what you’re doing. Keep doin it over and over again.

The little things are priceless treasures to me. They brighten my day. I hope your day is filled to overflowing with the little things that make life worth living.

Grateful for all the above.

If you’d like to share the good things you’ve witnessed on my blog, Email me (ray.brese@gmail.com) a short list (1 to 5 things.  I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).

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