An important part of our family Christmas day - as I
am sure it is for so many - is listening to the Queen`s speech. Many people
were particularly interested this year in what she might say, as it must have
been a particularly challenging year for her personally. (And, of course, since
Christmas,those challenges have increased even more).
I found her speech very inspiring, and learnt later that she
had written it herself. Something which particularly touched me was what
she said about `small steps can make a world of difference`. The Queen went on
to refer to the angels` message of peace and goodwill saying, `It is a timely
reminder of what positive things can be achieved when people set aside past
differences in the spirit of friendship and reconciliation. And, as we all look
forward to the start of a new decade, it is worth remembering that it is often
the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting
change.`
So as we move forward now into this very significant new
decade when I believe there is a hugely positive feeling of goodwill in so many
hearts, and a longing to `save our planet`, maybe this is a good time for each
of us to think of the small additional steps we can take in our own lives. As
Lao Tse said, `A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step`, and in
White Eagle`s words: `Try never to think I am so insignificant I can do
nothing. The world needs all the positive God-thought which you can project.
There is great need for your untiring service.` (quoted from `Healing the
World`.)
