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A Leap of Faith

3/10/2013

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There is nothing to be gained in hiding behind your fear. There is nothing to be gained but wrapping yourself in guilt and sadness. And everything to be gained in releasing it so that you can take that leap of faith and build your wings on the way down. There is no shame in laughter, no shame in wanting to allow the light back in. 
 ~J.V. Manning


A few years back a friend gave me a bookmark. On it was a picture of an angel and the quote from Kobi Yamada; "Sometimes you need to take a leap of faith and build your wings on the way down". This quote that has stuck with me all these years. Usually popping into my head when I am in the process of talking myself out of doing or starting something that could potentially change my life.

Why are we more often our own worst enemy instead of our own very best friend?

Fear.

Fear of change, happiness, failure or whatever we can conjure up in our minds, which give us an excuse to put the brakes on life's possibilities. If we never take that step then we will never fall flat on our face. We fear the unknown and therefore block ourselves from learning something new before we even get started. We fear letting go of the past and moving on. So we block ourselves and get creative with excuses to justify it. Trying to convince not only the world but ourselves that it is the right decision to not take that leap. 
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But it is not just changing that so many are afraid of or trying new things. People fear life itself. They do not trust in it, in their happiness, their abilities or the future. They fear moving on from the past. They fear moving on from love lost, relationships that have ended, their grief or their memories. Simply because moving on from these things will lead them into the great unknown where they could get hurt again and open themselves up to feeling emotions that they long ago sealed off in self preservation. So they draw protective shields around themselves and plant their feet and shroud their life in sadness, grief, anger and frustrations- because these are the only things they trust and believe in.

You become a prisoner of your circumstance. Denying yourself the freedom of releasing it all and taking a leap of faith so that you can move on and be happy. Move on and allow the light back into your life. You say that you can't. That it is too soon or that you could never open yourself up to the chance. The chance of losing again or exposing yourself to the possibility of getting hurt. You allow the darkness of your fear to take over while holding the key to the chains that bind you the whole time. You are not helping yourself. You are not protecting yourself. You are only short changing yourself. 

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There is nothing to be gained in hiding behind your fear. There is nothing to be gained but wrapping yourself in guilt and sadness. And everything to be gained in releasing it so that you can take that leap of faith and build your wings on the way down. There is no shame in laughter, no shame in wanting to allow the light back in. There is no shame in saying your peace once and for all to what has hurt you, taken away your life and rendered you a shell of who you once were. By saying good bye to it and making peace once in for all with what has happened to you, you turn that key on the lock to the chains that bind you. You begin releasing your fear and you begin making that turn to the light.

 The light of your tomorrow.

It is scary releasing your sadness and shrugging off your fear and moving forward.  You believe in your sadness and trust in your fear because it feels right. The worst has happened and by not moving on from it, it can't happen again. You hold tight to your feelings of guilt and scoff that you could ever be happy. You have lost so much. It would be a disservice to the one that died. You cringe at the thought of loving again- once burned twice shy. You trust more in the bad that has happened then you ever could in the future of possibilities.

Seriously. Enough.

Your relationship ended. Probably badly and you have more "love" wounds than you care to admit.  Or you lost someone that you loved so much, whose death has rendered your heart empty. You will never smile or feel whole again, you say to yourself.  And you won't if you keep stopping yourself.

Release it. Once and for all.

Allow the light back in to your life. Unlock the chains that bind you and LEAP! Release your fear of the unknown and make room in your heart and your life for happiness. Trust that while bad happens- good does too. Know how I know that? Because when you release the fear- You put good back into to the world by simply being a part of it.


Take that leap of faith and build your wings on the way down. You will fly before you know it.


7 Comments
Dolby Dubrow link
3/10/2013 05:53:34 am

Once again, well written insight to surrendering to our highest good. To let go of what feels so familiar, and venture out into the unknown with a renewed sense that all will be well. No-thing is permanent, no-thing will ever be the same. Life is like the weather, it can go for days feeling the same temp, then with a new day-RAIN. Being open to whatever comes our way can be a new adventure of possibilities to flavor our lives in such a way that it brings pep in our step and a new beginning. Because the truth is, each moment we do begin again and again. It is NOT the same ole same ole it just feels that way, we are trapped in 'fear' of the unknown. We are so comfortable with grasping and clinging onto our attachments that when the carpet is ripped we fall down the hole of despair. When we wake up god willing each day, the mantra is 'Thank-You' for another day to reinvent ourselves to be, have, do anything we focus our attention on. It may not come in this moment, but it will come. So yes Jenn, that leap of faith into the unknown can be scary, but so invigorating that it can transform us like we never expected for the best self. OM Shanti ~Dolby

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Random Jenn
3/10/2013 08:54:18 am

Dolby your comments are always so insightful and kick start my thoughts and I appreciate them greatly. You have a way with words my friend and I am grateful to have you here with me ♥

Many blessings to you,
Jenn

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Rita Kothbauer
3/10/2013 07:04:00 am

As one currently dealing with an addiction, your fifth paragraph resonated deeply with me. Yes, I have been wrapping myself in guilt and sadness. Time to move forward, or is it backward to who I used to be?

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Random Jenn
3/10/2013 08:52:11 am

Rita,

Forward. Always forward to a stronger, happier and healthy YOU! You deserve it and have to power to beat the addiction because you are worth it and the world needs the good you have to bring to it. You have the key and the tools already inside of you to free yourself of the addiction once and for all. I have faith in you.

Start with baby steps, let go of the guilt and the sadness. Square your shoulders and remind yourself over and over and over that- You Got This!

xoxo Jenn

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Dolby Dubrow link
3/10/2013 09:05:38 am

It is not about going back to how you use to be. It is moving forward and surrendering the old self to a renewed, greater, soulfilled you. It is in your best interest to forgive yourself, and know that all those shadows that appeared in your life were meant for you to grow, and with that growth you will 'teach by example'. The fact that you are reading Jenns blog is a sign of healing. Those of us who are blessed enought to grasp the glimmers of light, find that light and go towards, forward into it. That is how we become the flashlights for others. When we walk towards the light it lights us up for others to follow. That is how we teach by example. I love this beautiful quote that I will share with you and all who read Jenns blog; Shhhh !! Let me tell you a little secret today. You are an angel sent by God. You are his most beautiful creation. Your exuberance sprinkles sunshine on people around you. You can create and nurture life. You have the power to endure pain and the courage to sacrifice. You are an epitome of love and sacrifice. You are a pillar of strength for your family. You are affectionate, loving and compassionate. You are loved and cherished by your friends. You are gorgeous, ravishing and utterly desirable.You have the most beautiful and infectious smile and people out there can’t stop thinking about you. You are a beautiful woman. Don’t ever believe differently… Aarti Khurana


I hope this helps, So much love...~Dolby

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Nataša link
3/11/2013 04:46:57 am

Your words are providing so much encouragement! Fears leave us in a comfortable yet unhappy place for too long if we don't do something about it. And sometimes we just need someone to tell us that it is not the only way to live. That there is hope in change. Change might feel worse at first, like a raging storm. But it is also cleansing and once it's over the air is fresher, everything is cleaner and sun beams look even more beautiful. Once we go through change it is easier, we can appreciate it more. It's that first storm that is easier if someone is with us. This post is that friendly hand in someone's storm.

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Random Jenn
3/14/2013 07:47:47 am

Your comment is so beautiful. Thank you ♥ You are exactly right. That is why I always see hope when I see a rainbow. That something so colorful comes after the dark storm clouds have passed.

Thank you,
Jenn

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