Sometimes A Leap is Required

Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith. – Margaret Shepherd

Where do you want to be?

Who do you want to be?

To get there, or be that person, you must be willing to let go of the comfort and security of the known.

But . . .

I’m not suggesting facing-the-fear-and-doing-it anyway.

I’m asking you to search yourself for what is truly compelling and attractive about what it is you want.

Allow the authentic desire of what you truly want be the fuel for your leap.

And then, jump . . .

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