avatarRavyne Hawke

Free AI web copilot to create summaries, insights and extended knowledge, download it at here

1393

Abstract

ney’s words serve as a nudge, a gentle push toward the first step of doing.</p><p id="e47b">Take Thomas, a young, vibrant chap with a love for gardening. He envisioned transforming his backyard into a lush garden, teeming with vegetables and flowers. Unlike Ellie, Thomas took Disney’s quote to heart. He began with a small patch, planting a few seeds each day. Slowly, his backyard blossomed into a verdant paradise, a testament to the magic of doing.</p><figure id="b920"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*cWci7012zWNTtvRR4YDUZQ.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="0211">Thomas’s journey teaches us an invaluable lesson: the smallest step of action is worth more than the grandest intention. It’s about rolling up your sleeves and planting the seeds of your dreams, one tiny action at a time.</p><p id="a9b7">Now, let’s pivot to practical tips inspired by Disney’s wisdom:</p><ol><li><b>Break It Down:</b> Big dreams can be overwhelming. Break them down into smaller, manageable tasks. Just like Thomas started with a small patch, begin with what you can handle now.</li><li><b>Set a Date, Not a Deadline:</b> Instead of a daunting deadline, set a start date. Mark the calendar for when you will take the first step, be it researching, writing, or just brainstorming.</li><li><b>Embrace the Learning Curve:</b> Every action, every attempt, is a step

Options

towards learning. Don’t shy away from the initial stumbling. Remember, every expert was once a beginner.</li><li><b>Celebrate Small Victories:</b> Just like Thomas rejoiced each budding flower, celebrate your small achievements. These little celebrations fuel further actions.</li></ol><p id="b8b6">To wrap it up, Disney’s quote isn’t just a string of words, but a call to action, a mantra for those yearning to turn their dreams into reality. It’s about bridging the gap between intention and action. So, whether you’re an Ellie dreaming of a bakery or a Thomas aspiring to garden, remember, the secret lies in starting, in doing. In the words of the great Martin Luther King Jr., “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Let’s step forward, from the land of words to the realm of actions. 🌱🚀</p><p id="17f8">Thanks for reading. ❤️ Leave your views/thoughts💭, I’d love to hear from you! ✨</p><p id="1249">If my words touched your soul, please consider supporting my journey: [<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tokyofullstack"><b>Donate Link</b></a>](<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tokyofullstack">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tokyofullstack</a>). Your generosity weaves into every story. ❤️</p><figure id="3ad1"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*W1u4BeAk8R70wPlY"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></article></body>

Back, Back to the Beginning

Free Verse Poetry — On Rewrites & Do-Overs

Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay

I’ve traversed rocky paths my feet so tired, so numb headed anywhere away, away from this tortured heart — I’ve been both cold and giving but I’ve never stayed long enough never crossed bridges wide enough never opened my arms far enough to let anyone else in

I am paper-black filled from edge to edge with nonsense — If I could but find a way to omit myself — a new clean sheet — remove that frigid exterior and rewrite our history We could be happy again We could

©2020 Lori Carlson. All Rights Reserved.

If you enjoyed this poem, please consider this one:

Lori Carlson writes poetry, fiction, articles and personal essays. Most of her topics are centered around Relationships, Spirituality, Life Lessons, Mental Health, and the LGBTQ+ community. She currently writes for Loose Words,💜The POM💜 , Illumination, The Friday Fix, House of Haiku, Know Thyself, Heal Thyself, The Purple Pen, Blue Insights, a Few Words, Tempest in Under 1000 and The Weekly Knob.

Poetry
Free Verse
Life Lessons
Relationships
Writing
Recommended from ReadMedium