Is the second step actually harder than the first?
Whenever I start something new, I go in with the mindset that this will be the thing that changes everything. I’ve finally figured it all out, and once I start doing this new thing, that means it will fall in to place, problems will disappear, and I will be my true self, fulfilling all my potential. But sometimes, or most of the time, these new habits, hobbies, or passions, fall by the way side pretty quickly. I begin, all fired up, and fall at the first hurdle.
With beginning, you have the momentum, the energy, the drive and limitless hope all working together to push you through that first step. People insist that the first step, beginning, is often the hardest part. Well, I counter that, and say it is actually the second step that is much more difficult to overcome. The second step makes it real.
This is my second ever blog post. I told myself I would try to write one every day, or at least every other day. To build a habit, to force myself into a creative mindset, and to push myself out of my comfort zone. Already, I hate it. I want to quit. I want to start something new, again. But where would we be if I let myself quit every time I wanted to?
Photo of baby Miso included, as she has just come over and farted on me while I write this, in case I needed any insight on what she thinks about the whole blogging idea.
So here we are, writing my second ever blog post, and I can tell you this for free, it’s going to be a short one. But short is better than non-existent, right? I have to keep having fun while I do this, or remember I’m getting something out of it, otherwise I won’t ever do it again.
So here’s to taking the second step. Putting the next foot down, and making a path for yourself where there wasn’t one before. The first step starts the journey, but the second step is what gets you going to places you’ve never been. And I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me.
See you tomorrow, hopefully.
Love,
Lydia