It took bravery on my part to take the first step, so tonight is not the winning step. The winning step was the first one. – David, runner up for The Biggest Loser 2014
Perhaps it was the timing of his statement that caused me to drop my 3 point-worthy Bagel Thins and pick up a pen instead. Thanks to Vonda, Dave Weiss’ post Your Muse is DEAD has been raising its hand for my constant attention all day long.
Inspiration is not something to wait for, it’s something to seek. It’s
not some whispy goddess who capriciously decides to withhold your
creativity. The muse is dead, actually she was never alive. Most of
inspiration is work. -Dave Weiss
Though Dave’s post is directed to writers, it’s true for any area of life. Whatever that looks like for each of us, the truth is, it all begins with the first step:
- stocking our pantries with healthier foods. And yes, bagel thins should be one of them. Don’t forget the blueberry cream cheese. It’s a lovely 2 point shade of lavender. 🙂
- lacing up the walking shoes (after I find them)
- creating budget envelopes in order to become a better steward of finances.
- fill in the blank _________________
Could you use a little inspiration today? Don’t wait on it. Your first step awaits!
God is not withholding from you. When He has something for you to do, He
will make it clear. In the meantime look to what He’s previously given
you that you left unfinished and start working on that. -Dave Weiss
Great post. I watch Biggest Loser, but I'm behind on the episodes. The finale is on my DVR and I look foward to watching it. Inspiration comes in so many forms and from so many places. I enjoyed reading this.
Thanks Cathy. I don't watch the show, so I would have missed that. You're right….when do we stop celebrating the first step? We celebrate a child's first step, and that of a wounded warrior…and when sometimes steps into AA for the first time….but we tend to downplay it in our own lives. Shame on us, and thanks for the reminder.
Laura, thanks for sharing. Enjoy the finale. I'd love to know what you think once you watch it.
Blessings!
Deb, I love the thought of how we celebrate our children's first step but not always our own "first steps." It's so true.
I appreciate your stopping by!
Blessings…
Cathy, I love this reminder and I love watching you grow as a writer!
Hope it's okay, but I would love yo yes your post as a reminder to the clients I health coach!
Kim, thanks so much for the encouragement. Means more than you know. 🙂
You need never ask to use anything I have to offer. To God be the glory, sweet friend!
Much love from SC…
Wow, what a great post, Cathy. It thrills me to think that something I posted from another friend can affect others in such a powerful way.
I know how it is when something someone else writes stays with me and makes me think. Those are the times I feel He's doing some of His deepest work in me!
Thank you for your tender heart and faithfulness to do what He's called you to do.
Onward!
Thanks so much, Vonda. I too love how He works through the Body to inspire and encourage others.
God is good!
Have a nice weekend. 🙂 Much love to you…