Daily OM: Let Go and Let Flow - Taking a Leap of Faith

[I Have A Dream]

Let Go And Let Flow
Taking A Leap Of Faith
November 27, 2006

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.

http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2006/5644.html

[BlueIris]

1. Hee. You read my mind.

I was just thinking about the "let go and let flow" principle after I woke up, today. And again I post: hee.

[lildreamer316]

3. So was I!

It just really hit me today exactly how much I am being negative about the money flow, and worrying about controlling it. I decided to catch each of those thoughts and squash them. So far,it's been a much more relaxed day.
This hit the nail on the head for me also.

[SeattleGirl]

2. Well, this was the perfect thing for me to read today.

I need to be doing some leaping of my own.

[Shine]

4. As soon as I saw this thread I thought of you

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

8. Thanks, Shine

And one for you: :hug:

[Shine]

5. Beautiful. Thanks for posting this, IHAD

:hug:

[stellanoir]

6. Another great catch IHAD

Wonderfully affirmative for where I'm at as well.

Your absense was felt over the holiday and I hope you had a great one.

Glad you're back. :grouphug:

[I Have A Dream]

7. Thanks, stella. I had a great holiday, but it's good to be back.

(Now if only the next 30 days or so would fly by, I'd be a very happy woman. I'm starting to really dislike the holidays at the end of year.)

:grouphug:

[BlueIris]

9. Ohhhhhkay. So, I went all crazy, and took the leap and...

I feel like I am looking down at the bottom of the Grand Canyon from approximately one mile up. It's...the scariest thing ever. ACK.