Sometimes the most difficult tasks are accomplished by taking just one step forward. That one step diminishes any original fear of the unknown. It's that first step which allows you to tackle the remaining steps- the toughest ones of all.
These remaining steps have an unknown number. You must persevere blindly and, at times, have a 'deaf ear' to the nay sayers. Remain confident. When confidence lacks, find a soul who is willing to share their light- without taking yours away.
I remember the first time Maggie went to the beach. She was timid about getting close to the water. She would look at me and then look at the approaching waves. I would smile at her and she would put one paw in the water, and quickly take it out. Once she became comfortable with one paw in the water, she put both of her front paws in the water. Eventually, she walked confidently thru the waves as we walked on the beach.
My first step amongst the waves started in 2006. I began to write a story called 'Grandpa's Grapevine'. In the midst of attempting the self-publishing track, I signed with an agent in February of 2008. During the next few years, my 'remaining steps' involved a myriad of highs and lows. Looking back, each step had a purpose and not one step could have been skipped.
'The Manciano Family Series: Legacy of Grandpa's Grapevine' has found a publisher. How did it all happen? One step at a time.
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