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June 19, 2008

It Only Seems that You Have to Walk on Water

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 6:48 am

Look Out the Window

Ever wake up wondering why you bother? The goal you’re going for is way out there, and you’ve been here for a long time now.

Things, people, circumstances seem to be putting up barriers. That path that was once so clearly yours doesn’t quite so clear. You’re seeing clouds, not flowers. Your face-to-face with “what if” fears. Other folks win, not you.

Path to the Lake Michigan Sun

Why not you?

See a wall, climb it. Find a problem, solve it. Need a skill, learn it. That’s how other folks get there. Those barriers will move out of the way, if you make it clear that you’re coming through.

Look out the window.

The whole world is a reminder. Scan the horizon. Your personal goal is there where you imagined it a while ago.

It only seems that you have to walk on water.

Let the horizon be your focus. Take a step closer. Keep going until you can say “I made it. I’m here.” Then look out the window again.

Every great idea, every world changing event began with one person overcoming fear.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
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11 Comments to “It Only Seems that You Have to Walk on Water”

  1. June 19th, 2008 at 6:58 am
    Karen Putz / DeafMom said

    Liz, I needed this today. I needed to be reminded to keep my eye on that horizon and move toward it. Thanks!

  2. June 19th, 2008 at 7:34 am
    Robert Hruzek said

    So very true, Liz! The apostle Paul put it in similar terms: “… keep your eye on the prize, setting aside those things that distract us…”

    Sometimes its necessary to step back, take a look at the big picture once again, take a deep breath, and then charge!

  3. June 19th, 2008 at 7:34 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Karen!
    Thanks. I needed it too. I have lots to do to get where I’m going. One step today is all I need. :)

  4. June 19th, 2008 at 7:45 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Well said, Robert!
    Keep your eye on the prize and keep going for it!! Yeah, I’m with you!

  5. June 19th, 2008 at 8:50 am
    Rick Mahn said

    Wonderful post this morning Liz. I too needed to read these words this week, and I do appreciate it. Keeps the focus and momentum going.

  6. June 19th, 2008 at 8:58 am
    SpaceAgeSage said

    Liz,

    I’ve spent a lot of time in molasses moments where the feet, brain, and heart are too gooey to get up and go. Thankfully these days momentum is replacing the molasses.

    By the way, on flatter ground, the horizon is only about 3.1 miles away if you are 6 feet tall or so. That’s not that far!

  7. June 19th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
    Darrell said

    Hi Liz

    Your post is wonderful,it can be hard to keep going when it feels as if we have lost our way. The trick is to believe and keep trying.

    Your photo will be with me all day.
    Thanks

  8. June 20th, 2008 at 7:41 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Rick!
    I read this right before I went out the door yesterday. Yeah, it made my day too. I’m lucky to have inspiration out my window. :)

  9. June 20th, 2008 at 7:42 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Sage,
    I love your outlook about how close the horizon is. Now go wash off that molasses. :)

  10. June 20th, 2008 at 7:43 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Darrell!
    Welcome. Thank you for coming by to see me. You’re THE inspiration. I only took a lucky photo. :)

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