We thought it would be fitting to write about taking a leap of faith since this coming Monday is Leap Year. What does the term “leap of faith” mean to you? Have you ever made a decision based on your intuition rather than common sense? What was the outcome?
In the back of our minds, we have a voice that
either tells us to beware or take action.
Most commonly, this is referred to as fight or flight. People were not meant to be stuck in one
place. Literally… mentally, emotionally
or physically. Experts refer to
our brains as having an animal side to them that regulates the fight or flight in each of us.
Have
you ever watched the news or a talk show where the topic of discussion was about
some “maniac” going against the grain?
A nurse working in her field for 30 years suddenly decides to up and
quit her job to pursue a life-long dream of becoming a well published author… and
succeeds. Or your mechanic tries out for
a singing competition, makes it to the top 5 and is catapulted into
stardom. These things don’t just happen
to “those people.” They can happen for
you and to you. Seriously.
Fear
and unwillingness to accept change can hamper our efforts at being who we are
truly meant to be in this lifetime.
Perhaps you are meant to be a stay at home mother, but what is your true
calling? What is your passion or zest for life?
If there were no obstacles preventing you from living out your dreams
what would you do with your life? I bet
many of you have a laundry list of ideas.
Instead of turning those into should’ve, could’ve, would’ve-s, take
action!
Don’t
let yourself get in the way of your own destiny. Cast aside those naysayers and anyone else who
says you can’t do something. Take a leap
of faith. Even if you fail at whatever
that may be, at least you tried. At
least you went out of your norm.
Somewhere along the way, people have forgotten how to truly live. Live for today. Live for the moment. Live for YOU!
You might just end up owning a store in small town Elkhorn, Wisconsin or
moving to France like you always dreamed of.
