Have Trust; Take Your Next Step

We all at times have to make difficult decisions that will significantly change our life and family and friends around us. Some times we are forced into actions. Other times we voluntarily make changes to seek out a more meaningful life where we can be respected for who we are, and our unique skills and passions are valued.

I use the analogy of our options in life as stepping stones. The stones are evenly placed with equal spaces between each one on the path of life as we move through our normal daily routines with no obstacles or unplanned events. Each step is easily reached with no effort. Most of the time the path is so easily walked upon, we can step from stone to stone without even realizing we are moving through life as the years pass.

At times we need to stretch our limit and experience some discomfort to reach the next stone when things are a little more difficult. Other times unexpected challenges will cause us to loose our balance and temporarily stumble as we attempt to step forward, making us feel a bit unsure of ourselves.

I believe to make a dramatic jump forward in our life, sometimes we have to leap through the air a little bit higher and leave the security of a solid stone, if the next stone is just out of reach. When this happens we need to leave the security and familiarity we know, leaving the ground and flying through the air to the next stone. Before anyone makes their leap, they should not hesitate, once they have made up their mind. Hesitation will drain their momentum causing them to fall short of their goal. The leap requires trust and confidence in a person’s abilities and skills. Such a leap into the unknown does not come without fear and anxiety. However, at times it must be done to realize our full potential in life. As we fly through the air in-between stones, wonderment might be dwelling on our minds, anticipating if the next stone we land on will be level, sturdy enough to hold us safely, and will have catapulted us to a place of joy and fulfillment. Instead of making the leap into the unknown, we could have taken the road of least resistance and found a closer stone to reach for. I understand that for some, if we are not forced into making the step into the unknown, the risk is not worth the potential benefits.

I hope you can trust your abilities, skills and your personal values to make such a leap without hesitation when you need to.

Is anyone taking a leap into the unknown? What made you make such a decision, instead of taking the road of least resistance? Do you have any tips to share to help others to trust themselves to take the leap with courage, faith and well being?

Bill Tipton

Contributing Author

Global Dialogue Center

http://www.globaldialoguecenter.com/

Comments

[Carolyn Winter]

I took a leap into the unknown quite sometime ago, by leaving a secure job and going the route of the self-employed. AND not just any secure self-employed route but one that aligned with my gifts and talents and yet was/is slightly ahead of the curve in terms of mainstream acceptance.

It was easy to take the leap, once I resonated with the the life law... tell the truth beginning with myself. It seemed like a simple thing, but in so many ways throughout my life, I was totally out of synch with the truth and instead was living the life dictated by what? - ego, what others wanted to hear, or see of me, of avoiding the truth of reality and only seeing what I wanted to see.

There is pain in seeing and accepting the truth, but once past that, living the truth becomes the only way to live. Making conscious choices becomes easier and easier.

Thank you for your inspirational article and thought provoking questions.

[Bill Tipton, Dialogues with Bill]

Carolyn,

From the sounds and tone of your language in your thoughtful and insightful message I can sense you made the correct choice, by taking a leap into the unknown.

It also sounds like you found new meaning in your life and work.
How did you find the truth you talked about? Any tips to help others accept the truth, once we discover what our truth is?
Thank you for your valuable insights in ways one can takes steps to taking, at times, necessary steps into the unknown.

Does anyone have comments to help us? Any more insights of wisdom to help us not fear the steps into the unknown and accept our new path with joy, peace and gratitude?

Bill Tipton
Contributing Author
Global Dialogue Center
http://www.globaldialoguecenter.com/

[Bev]

I took a huge step. In 2008, I was forced to leave a job I loved. I went through a serious illness followed by chemotherapy. Chemo left me with several physical conditions. I had worked my entire life since the age of 15, even while completed my degree. My parents instilled in me a strong work ethic which I carried throughout my career. Despite by my best efforts to stay at my job, I realized that management was out, it was just too stressful and taxing on my physical strength. Thus, I went out on disability. Having worked for so many years, I would get up in the morning and have nothing to motivate me to be a productive member of society.
That all changed recently, when I found out about JLodge, an employer who only hires disabled people. JLodge was founded in 1999. Since that time, JLodge has become an industry leader for employing college educated, physically disabled individuals who are productive, motivated, and loyal.
I wanted to share this with those of you who might be facing the same situation. If you are want to find more information about available positions, please go to their website: jlodge.com/careers.