Keep Moving Forward

Today I began the #YourTurnChallenge - to write a blog post a day for seven days in a row. Why do I begin this challenge? I recently had a birthday, and when that happens, I usually reflect back on the previous year and contemplate how it all went. Did I accomplish anything notable? Did I stay focused on what's important? Did my family get what they need? Did I?

The last question got me thinking that what I needed was a way to return back to a point in my life when I did not feel limited by kids' schedules, work schedules, budgets and time. When I felt free to grasp onto a crazy idea and just see how far it could take me. To create, to write, to ship. Somewhere long the line through marriage, parenting, career building, life - I forgot what it was like to take a risk or try something new or sometimes just to get started. This challenge seemed like a great way to throw myself into it and see what happens.

So, I begin this challenge with a quote that I saw many times today as many people reflected on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy:

"If you can't fly, then run,
if you can't run, then walk,
if you can't walk, then crawl,
but whatever you do,
you have to keep moving forward."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

This quote resonated with me as I realize that that's what I need to do to get started - just keep moving forward. I've gained momentum with cultivating a more healthy lifestyle. I've committed to moving my body more, and now I'm committed to let my mind keep moving forward.

For the first time in a long time, I am excited about the possibilities that this exercise will bring. It may only be seven days, but I hope it starts those rusty gears turning in my brain and help me crawl, then walk, then run and finally fly again.

I'm ready to keep moving forward.