They were all playing in the front room when the grand command came. It was the famous not so famous Uncle Jim with his dominant tone and intimidating directive. “Get to the car,” he spoke with his Northern accent toward his children who were entangled in other activities. Still, there was no response from them and certainly no movement toward obeying what he said. But then, without regard to anyone or anything else his most notable words would come, “Shake a leg!” was pronounced with authority, and the children scampered like mice in sudden light.
“Shake a leg”. In other words, get a move on, get going, begin some activity, and make it quick. One would hardly think those are fitting words for the couch potato, nor are they appropriate for the one who simply turns side to side to side just laying in his or her bed. They might be best suited for people of that ilk, however, many of them only ignore the directive and go back to sleep or to their movie once again.
No, the saying, “Shake a leg” is probably best used on those who have ambition within, desire inside, and just need a little push to get them going at what they already know to do. Some are on the edge and ready to make the move. Others are getting closer, but fear has them tied down. Possibly there are still other with whom others surrounding them impede. Whichever the area, when these know the timing is right, the direction is clear, the vision is coming to light, it is indeed time to “shake a leg” and find the treasure that is waiting for the one who dares to move.
Until tomorrow...Why Say More?
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