Taking a leap of faith is an actionable moment. It’s your action that enlivens your faith, not mere intentions.
Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff, staring into the abyss below. You can see where you want to go, but the path is shrouded in uncertainty. Taking a leap of faith means stepping off that edge, trusting that you'll land where you're meant to be. It's not about just thinking or wishing for something to happen; it's about summoning the courage to take that crucial step forward, even when you can't see the ground beneath your feet.
Think of it like learning to swim. You can stand at the edge of the pool all day, imagining how wonderful it would feel to glide through the water. But until you actually take that leap, until you push off from the safety of the poolside and let yourself sink or swim, you'll never experience the exhilaration of being buoyed up by your own efforts. Taking a leap of faith is like that. It's about embracing the unknown and diving headfirst into the adventure of life.
But why is action so important? Because faith without action is like a car without fuel. You can have the most beautiful vehicle in the world, but if you never put gas in the tank and turn the key in the ignition, you'll never go anywhere. Similarly, you can have the strongest faith imaginable, but if you don't back it up with action, it remains dormant, untapped potential waiting to be unleashed.
Think about it this way: imagine you're standing in front of a door, dreaming of what lies on the other side. You can visualize it clearly in your mind, feel the excitement building in your chest as you imagine stepping through and exploring the wonders beyond. But until you actually reach out, grasp the handle, and turn it, that door will remain firmly closed. Taking a leap of faith is about turning that handle, about taking that decisive action that propels you forward into the unknown.
And yes, there's risk involved. There's always the chance that you'll stumble and fall, that your leap of faith will end in disappointment or failure. But there's also the chance that you'll soar, that you'll discover talents and strengths you never knew you had, that you'll find yourself in places you never imagined possible. As the saying goes, "Fortune favors the bold." It's those who are willing to take risks, to step outside their comfort zones and embrace the unknown, who ultimately reap the greatest rewards.
So how do you know when it's time to take that leap of faith? When the voice inside you, the one that whispers of dreams and possibilities, grows louder than the voice of fear. When the thought of staying where you are becomes more terrifying than the thought of leaping into the unknown. When you realize that the only thing holding you back is yourself.
So, dear reader, I ask you this: What leap of faith have you been putting off? What action can you take today to enliven your faith and propel yourself closer to your dreams?
* If you're looking for more inspiration to help you on your personal development journey, you may want to check out my extensive list of SMART goals. This page is packed with thousands of different goal ideas that can help you set new aspirations and reach higher heights in your life. Personally, this page helped me to create my own 100 life goals list, which I pursued for over a decade.
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Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
