This morning I went to Panera to meet some friends for breakfast. As I was waiting a young family came in with two little girls about six and three. The youngest was full of life and energy and could not sit still for a minute. The entrance was a small set of about five stairs and once inside she ran back to proudly walk back up the stairs and down the stairs, up the stairs and down the stairs. The second time she stumbled and fell and as she did burst into tears. Her Dad was right there and swooped her up and she calmed down right away. I think she was startled more than hurt. Once she was on the ground, she went right back to marching up and down the stairs as proudly as the first time. As I watched this scenerio unfold, it occurred to me that when we are encassed in a safe, loving relationship with our caretakers, we are more inclined to take that risk and try again even if we fall. With time and experience, we may be reluctant to try again but as evidenced this morning, just get back up and continue marching. Your journey will be richer for the march.
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