Begin To Weave
Often we want to make changes in our life, be more successful, learn new things, and begin new journeys. But the scope of the task can be intimidating and paralyzing. There is an old German proverb: “Begin to weave and God will give the thread.”
Begin to weave. Take one step, no matter how small. Take some action, no matter how seemingly insignificant, and begin. Forward momentum has to begin somewhere, and it can be a small step, a tiny gesture.
If you know you want to improve your health, take a short walk after dinner. Make one better food choice each day. Take 5 minutes during a break to stretch and move. Just start the process.
If you want your group to be more successful, take one small step. Watch a short excerpt from a webinar on the Marching Roundtable YouTube channel. This might inspire you to take an hour to watch the entire thing. Or download a podcast and listen on the drive to work. I used to listen to self-help talks on my drive to and from work. This ended up being an hour a day. AN HOUR every day of good information!
Sometimes people feel they have to be able to devote a huge amount of time and energy to make changes, but you just need to start weaving. Do one small thing, and then do another. Put a calendar on your wall and X off each day you do one thing toward your goal, no matter how small. You’ll find you don’t want to miss a day and a new habit is formed.
Trust that a higher power will supply you with what you need if you do your part. Take one step, start to weave.
Tim Hinton
April 22, 2022
