"sometimes the right path is not the easiest one" -Grandmother Willow



Life is like an old iron staircase. You know where you want to end up. You know how far away it is. You take one step at a time. The first few floors are easy. The landings bring a breath of fresh air. The further you climb, the more difficult it becomes.

After a few times, it becomes easier so you challenge yourself. You push yourself to skip a step, move faster, time yourself.

After multiple attempts it becomes second nature. You find the next challenge.

And forget the elevator. That is for the weak.

*photo by K. Lush. St. Mary's Hall has exactly 74 stairs to the 4th floor- my office :)