One Foot in Front of the Other

Some weeks ago, looking ahead to all that we have planned to do and deliver, I found myself fearfully asking: â€œHow will I get it all done?”

In an early morning moment of quiet, this is the answer that came to me…

One Foot in Front of the Other

“How will I get it all done?”, she asked.

“In one moment, and then another,” he smiled.

“There’s nothing more you can do now

Than to do now.

So do now, and do it well.”

“How do I know that I won’t fall?”, she faltered.

“Your steps will fall, one at a time,

And land you safely on firm ground.

Listen to each step before you set it down

And your foot will know where to touch the ground.”

“How will I know where to go?”, she worried.

“You can only go the distance

One mile at a time.

Walk that first mile knowing

That your heart will find you the next.”

“How will I do it all?”, she cried.

“You won’t.” as he held her.

“Others will come along

And take away what was never yours to carry.

You’ll walk, one step after another

And they’ll walk beside you, one foot and then another.”

-         Stuti, 27th March 2021

(From the Fearless Club archives. Find out more and read all private content at alifewithoutfear.org/fearless-club.)