Right Foot In

🎶 I put my right foot in …

I take my right foot out …

I put my right foot in …

And shake it all about … 🎶

So go the words to the popular children’s song and dance.

It reminds me a little of embarking on something new.

We start by tentatively testing the waters.

We try. We try, again.

We are gaining comfort and knowledge with each try.

We are overcoming fear and uncertainty.

It eventually becomes natural, and joyful.

We’re often encouraged to tackle a change head on, to leap in to go beyond our comfort zone.

It’s okay - and often, appropriate - to try the ‘Hokey Pokey’ approach instead.

There’s no one way to change, don’t you agree.

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