Celie Intering
This sentence was written by Confucius who lived from 551-479 BC. He was one of the best philosophers of this period.For me, it means that the first step is always the most important, because IT IS the first one. We have to go through a long way, full of difficulties. But if we want to succeed, we need to make a first single step. If the way seems too long, every single step will make it shorter. Hope is a big part of Confucius's words.
His quotation encourages us to start working without waiting. We can't wait until tomorrow. Time is precious. We have to learn how act before meeting with difficulties. It seems important to anticipate more than resolve problems. It's better to do things in order.
The most beautiful work of art has started with a simple movement. The forest began with a tiny seed. A church with a lonely stone. Everything is possible here and now!
Especially if we believe that anything is insuperable. Confucius tells us that we need to learn to let go, to forget the final result, and move on. Focus on every step you are doing. One after the other. Because, when we arrive at the end of our journey, we start a new one. There is no end. Confucius's wisdom can have an effect on dependences, like smoking, alcohol and coffee...
For example, if you want to stop smoking, you have to do a first step. And you should try not to go back to cigarettes. And everyday is a single step, that goes to the end of the journey. Which is, in this case, a life without cigarettes and smoke... Confucius had as well written a word after another word. And he had written a first word.
So now, you know what to do. don't hesitate. Dare! Listen to Confucius's thinking. Make the first step. The rest will follow.
Great article Celie! I don't know if you have realized that, while trying to explain the wise words of Confucius, you have also written a text full of wisdom!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, I agree (with) and I share your conception of time. It is something priceless and we should seize every second of our lives ("Carpe Diem!" should always be our maxim) trying to keep moving forward, trying to go beyond our limits, because, if you don't make the first step here and now, what is then the purpose of life?
Nice writing, Celie!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think so that.
A first step is very important and no step is as significant as a first step. No one can predict the future and this unpredictability make us frighten no matter when we need to select anything. A first step should involve much courage to do new things. Plus, a first step is everywhere around us!!
I agree with you! The first step is the most important to take some action. But also I think it is the most difficult thing. We need the courage or the strong mind in order to make a first step.
ReplyDeleteHowever if we make a first step, nothing starts. We must make a first step undauntedly!!