I always loved watching old Fred Astaire movies. “Steppin Out” was such a favorite that my high school friends and I created a little tap dance to go along with the song. I was reminded of it by one of them just last week (wink, wink, you know who you are!).

I have never been so happy to say goodbye to the month of March. It has been an arduous winter on many levels. When I saw this photo of Fred Astaire, it reminded me of stepping out – into spring, into lightness, into new beginnings! I’m still waiting for the snow and ice to melt so I can get into the garden and for the day I can walk the trails without boots. And so, the lesson in patience prevails.

What’s in that lesson for all of us? I think it’s a reminder of how little control we really have in our lives. It’s about staying with what is, and taking stock in what’s available to us right now. It’s about gratitude for the small things – for the love in our lives, for everyday beauty and for knowing that we are good-enough.

And when all else fails… do a little tap dance, just for the fun of it.
Check out this amazing video of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers steppin out!

Happy springtime,

Joan