[Daily OM]: Many people, in heeding the guidance
of their souls, find themselves contemplating goals that seem
outrageous or unattainable. In the mind's eye, these individuals stand
at the edge of a precipice and look out over the abyss at the fruit of
their ambition. Some resist the urge to jump, paralyzed by the gap
between their current circumstances and the life of their dreams. Others
make a leap of faith into the unknown, unsure of what they will
encounter but certain that they will gain more in their attempts than
they would bowing to self-protective instincts. This leap can be
exceedingly difficult for individuals with control issues because the
act of embracing uncertainty requires them to trust that surrender will
net them the rewards they seek. Yet when you make a leap of faith,
believing without a doubt that you will land safely on the other side,
you can accomplish almost anything you set out to do.
There have no doubt been times in your life when you chose to go where
the universal flow took you. Yet you may encounter instances in which
your objectives require you to step outside of the boundaries of your
established comfort zone so that you may freely and actively jettison
yourself into a new phase of your life. While you may fear what seems to
be the inevitable fall, consider that in all likelihood you will find
yourself flying. A successful leap of faith requires your attention, as
it is the quiet and often indistinct voice of your inner self that will
point you toward your ultimate destination. Understand that the leap
across the chasm of ambiguity may challenge you in unforeseen ways but
you will make it across if you trust yourself.
If your mind and heart resist, you can dampen this resistance by
building a bridge of knowledge. The more you know about the leap you are
poised to take, the smaller the gap between "here" and "there" will
appear to be. Your courageous leap of faith can lead you into uncharted
territory, enabling you to build a new, more adventurous life. Though
you may anticipate that fear will be your guide on your journey across
the abyss, you will likely discover that exhilaration is your constant
companion.