We move towards a bright future by making progress everyday, slowly, step by step. In the language of gesture the right foot extends to the side, then forwards, then moves forwards step by step, making progress in the right direction. The left leg repeats the movement.  In this way we move forwards step by step along the path of life, with mind and heart at work, while the hands on the hips help us maintain stability.

“One stands with the feet together and moves one foot at a time, first to the side and then to the front, and then moves forwards. When the feet are separate.. the energy of the sun comes down. When both feet are together, the earth’s energy is transmitted to the sun.. Through these movements one develops the ability to perceive when the sun is active and when the earth is active.” [Beinsa Douno, Paneurhythmy, p.82]

1. Text: How is the step by step movement described in the text? Write in your own beautiful words what is it that we can do step by step.

2. Drawing: Draw an illustration to the exercise.

3. Questions: A pumpkin grows in 3 months and an oak tree in 300 years.  What are the advantages and disadvantages of rapid and slow growth? Give other examples of quick and slow progress and their results.

4. Experience: Tell us of situations and experiences where you have made step by step progress. What is the feeling?

5. Imagination: Imagine while you play the exercise that you are moving step-by-step towards something you desire/ something good.

6. Affirmation: Write your own positive affirmation about Step by Step. For example: Step by step I reach my goal. Every day, step by step, I develop my patience.