UBC Day 14 - Take One Positive Step Forward.



I've been in a bit of a rut this week. Writing this poem was therapeutic as it reminded me that I need to take action, even one small step. Taking action is the key.


When the future seems too scary and bleak
When you just can’t seem to move,
When you don’t know where to find what you seek
When you feel they all disapprove,

Take one positive step forward, one tiny step
That’s all that’s required by you,
Taking action of any kind
Will help to see it through,

Taking action starts the journey,
Even if it might feel strange,
Before you know it, you’re up and moving
And on the road to change.

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  1. Beloo MehraJuly 14, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Inspirational. Sometimes that's all that we can do...act and leave everything else to powers beyond us!

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  2. Swathi ShenoyJuly 14, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Good one Cathy! We should never stop and take that step forward! Inspirational :)

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  3. ObsessivemomJuly 14, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Very inspirational. You make it sound so easy.

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    1. UnknownJuly 15, 2014 at 2:42 PM

      I know it isn't really but just the act of doing some small thing gets it started.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 14, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    yes.. its one step after the other.. we need to keep moving..
    Inspiring poem Cathy.. I've book marked it for a gloomy day - so that I can feel better :)

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    1. UnknownJuly 15, 2014 at 2:42 PM

      That's great, pixie! Thanks for commenting.

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  5. Shilpa GargJuly 14, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Inspiring! Agree completely, taking one small step at a time, can bring about a BIG change.

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  6. UnknownJuly 14, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    I love the idea of this. Very motivational and inspiring. ♥

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  7. UnknownJuly 14, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Very touching and motivating. We must take a lesson or two from it.

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  8. Richa SinghJuly 14, 2014 at 10:24 PM

    Poetry often speaks more than what plain non rhythmic writing can ever. Wonderful.

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    1. UnknownJuly 15, 2014 at 2:44 PM

      Thanks, Richa. I agree. Often I can get more feeling into a post by making a poem out of it.

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  9. Vidya SuryJuly 14, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    Cat, you write great verse and I love it! I can almost imagine this poem being set to music! ♥

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  10. devanganaJuly 15, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    We all face this confusion one day or the other.

    Nice post, Yes listen to our heart and take the next step.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 15, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    Such a beautiful post. Take one positive step...truly inspirational.

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  12. RajlakshmiJuly 16, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    I agree I agree,taking one step at a time keeps us more positive. Beautifully expressed.

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  13. beingFabJuly 20, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    A very positive and inspiring poem. And very true too, a small action makes a huge difference in overcoming a feeling of helplessness.

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