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

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