A Gentle First Step

A warm tingle reached all the way to my toes, and for the first time, I gently lifted my front paw. It really moved. Beneath me stretched a bright red cloth dotted with golden-orange rings that looked just like little ripples on water. Leaning forward with a steady, quiet breath, I pressed my paw directly into the center of one of the circles. The soft cloth gave way beneath my touch with a comforting dip. Feeling peaceful and very glad to be here, I settled back into my resting spot.