Daily Angel Oracle Card, First Step ~ Hydrangea, from the Flower Therapy Oracle Card deck, by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D

First Step ~ Hydrangea: “Breaking down this problem into tiny pieces makes it easy to take the first step.”

“Now is a time of transition. It is a space for you to reinvent yourself and achieve greatness. In order to do so, you need to take the first step. Pulling this card means you have allowed fear to prevent you from making any progress at all. That is OK, because this is a sign that you are ready for change. Your angels love and support you, and they know you can do this. Please let go of fear and move forward towards your bliss. You may have felt guided to make changes to your home, relationships, career, or friends. Go with this guidance and allow yourself to be gently moved from one stage to the next. You will take each step at a comfortable pace, constantly making headway yet always feeling safe.

Additional Meanings For this Card: It is time for a change; gift yourself with a makeover; reassess your relationships; focus on the small steps rather than the large ones.”*

– Doreen Virtue, Ph.D

When we are standing at the base of a perceived mountain, the fear of starting the journey can be paralyzing. All the reasons not to move forward can take over our inner dialogue and we can cling on for dear life to what we know; deciding to stay stagnant rather than face the unknown. We can think of all the “what if’s” and worst case scenarios; many of which are way over the top and not even a probable reality. I’m sure the media doesn’t help, with all it’s dire warnings, plus all those magazines, movies and TV shows that show us how things can go so terribly wrong! Sometimes it just seems easier to burrow down with our heads in the sand, waiting for the storm to blow over.

But what if the storm is actually our Soul’s calling us to follow our life’s purpose? What if the perceived mountain has a beautiful, easy to climb trail, covered with flowers and surrounded by butterflies and birds cheering you on your way? I’m sure there is the odd boulder to circumnavigate, the odd fallen tree to climb over, but what if it’s way easier than it looks from the outside? Well, I guess we will never know what awaits us, good or bad, if we stay stuck where we are now will we?

What tiny step can you take today towards your dreams? What have you been putting off? What are you afraid of? Taking the first step is often the hardest; it is the commitment to the acknowledgment of the dream. When you take the first step, you announce to the Universe “Hey, I’m serious about this, this is important to me, and I am going for it. No matter what!” And if you want the easy road, follow that with “Thank you for helping me find the courage to follow my dreams. I follow my Soul path with grace and ease. I am fully supported by the Universe in creating my desired reality.”

And the Universe replies: “Yes, you are Dear One. Let me show you just how much love there is for you here.”

Namaste

* Flower Therapy Oracle Card deck, by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D