Healing Heart and Soul Falling with Grace
by Alicia Roberts
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y sweet nephew is on the brink of turning one and learning to walk. It seems like just yesterday he was scooting along the floor and enjoying his newfound mobility. Fast forward to just a few months later, he bravely began pulling up on everything and attempting to take his first steps. Finally, with curiosity in his eyes and shaky legs, he let go of his support and stepped out one foot at a time. He smiled in what looked like amazement as he heard the bursts of awe from his parents. Motivated to keep going, he took a couple more steps, and then it happened…he began to tumble like a Jenga game back down to the floor. He had fallen, yet the smile on his face indicated that he was pretty okay with that. Watching babies become toddlers and gain confidence and independence is a pure joy. They often look for what they want. They aren’t afraid to fall down and try again. What
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a lesson we, as adults, can learn from these babes. It’s okay to fall or get it wrong—just fall with grace and keep on going. For most adults, falling or getting something wrong does not evoke the same pleasant experience as the toddler learning to walk. Instead, we often get upset and disappointed. It can be nerve-wracking to have to regroup and try again. Many times, it is embarrassing as you don’t want others to know you’ve made a
THEY AREN’T AFRAID TO FALL DOWN AND TRY AGAIN.
