- Richard P. Carlton
I love this quote! The practical truth of it is almost amusing. It is very difficult to physically stumble, if you are standing still. (I'm sure in my klutziness that I would find a way--but it would be tricky!)
Beyond the obvious, this is a very profound statement. It is very empowering to those of us who instinctively know perfectionism is unattainable, but strive after it none-the-less. It is OK to stumble. We are only human. After all, how many times did Edison fail before he finally invented the light bulb? Why is it OK? Because we are moving--progress is being made. We are at least making an effort.
It is also very encouraging to those of us who might prefer to keep our proverbial boats safely tucked in a harbor. In other words, we don't want to venture out into the unknown, despite the fact that the adventures awaiting us may be delightful. What if we mess up? What if we go the wrong way? We just want to stay put. We don't want to stumble--or capsize our boats.
But if we do venture out and continue to move forward, and make the mistakes that ultimately happen along the way, we will have journeyed--and will find ourselves in a new place. Just as growth is essential for life, so stumbling is part of movement and growth. So, if you find yourself stumbling a bit as you go through life, be glad that you are moving and dynamic and joining in the parade of life that is very humanly marching forth!
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