My Journey of a Thousand Miles

Brasil the stepping stone toward a new life, it was my Declaration of Independence!  I hope most of my readers have had such an experience.  Most often this occurs at age 3-6ish.  You have stood with your face pressed against the glass your entire life, but then you are given permission to go.  Unsure of the reality of what is actually taking place you cautiously glare at the parent who is slowly opening the door and encouraging you to be—independent!   As you burst out of the house with excitement you undoubtedly tripped within the first 5 or 6 steps, only a minor setback however, in your quest to explore!  They are giving you permission to explore uncharted territory’s sail to the equator, journey to the moon, climb Mt. Everest, or at least wander aimlessly around the backyard drooling and chasing a stupid red ball which is only rolling because you clumsily kick it every time you try to pick it up.  But in the perspective of the young tike this is an equally important and challenging charter.

The Journey of a Thousand Miles, Begins with a Single Step.
~Ancient Chinese Proverb