One of the things that really resonated with me as I’ve been visiting various Next Chapter book club posts is this: risk-taking, from the heart.
In 12 Secrets of Highly-Creative Women, much of the risk-taking that’s talked about is based on the calculated risk. The one that you plan out with your head – hopefully in accord with your heart.
But the risks I’ve been thinking about lately are all very much heart-based. Intuitive leaps into the worlds of my desires.
Today I woke up, and I realized, I’m in prep mode.
Not quite there yet, not quite ready to make that intuitive leap, the one that scares me, the one that will continue to scare me, but when it’s time, I’ll know. I’ll know because I will have this feeling of trust.
Trust that the ground won’t fall away. Trust that I’m in for a solid, grounded landing. Trust that all that I do, will always be what’s right for me.
And at the root of this trust: faith.
I feel that faith within me – it’s just that it’s not quite strong enough yet. But today, I decided to be more open to that faith, to nurture it, to help it grow.
And when intuition meets faith … there is the expectation of great, beautiful, wonderful things.
For now? I’m in alignment with this prep phase. And that’s really what matters.
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26/01/2009 at 1:30 am Permalink
You took the words right out of my mouth. I am in this exact place. Thanks for being courageous. Your words give me hope.
peace&magic
~Sara
26/01/2009 at 11:08 am Permalink
You have the right attitude. There’s no point starting if you’re not completely ready and committed! And it’s definitely all about faith, too. I came across a great quote from the book that totally embodies my outlook on life (and having faith):
“When you come to the edge of the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly.”
–Barbara Winter, Writer
26/01/2009 at 5:30 pm Permalink
Yes, yes, yes! I love how you put those whole think about risk-taking into perspective: that faith grounds that trust that will eventually allow you (and me!)
to make that intuitive leap. I, too, have a leap to make, but I’m in the prep phase too (love that simple but profound concept), and yes, I see that how I can best serve this whole process is to quietly and delightedly–while also noting those sparks of terror and doubt (their shape, form, weather)–nurture my faith. And take another tiny step in my direction.
….Gracias!
Jane-Singing Deer
26/01/2009 at 7:34 pm Permalink
Sara, Jane-Singing Deer, it’s nice to be at the same place in the journey – company along the way makes things so much easier.
esk, thank you for that quote – I love it. It expresses exactly what I’ve been thinking about faith, and how I’ll feel once I’m ready.
27/01/2009 at 8:31 am Permalink
Nothing wrong with prep mode. In fact I find prep mode very exciting. I’m excited for you! Can’t wait to hear more.
27/01/2009 at 1:18 pm Permalink
thanks for mentioning the intuitive risk-taking from the heart. i started noticing my heart-based risks in 2008. vulnerability risks is what i called them. they helped me open my heart more. the intuitive leaps called me to see myself…. feel myself… notice myself in my body from the inside out. i am still working on it. it really helps me tell myself the truth more.
27/01/2009 at 3:04 pm Permalink
Suzie, I love the idea that being in prep mode is exciting – that’s a perfect way of thinking about it.
Ananda, vulnerability risks is a perfect description of heart-based risks – and it truly is about telling ourselves the truth. I love the way you put it.
28/01/2009 at 4:28 pm Permalink
Hi Belle — thank you for stopping by my blog, I appreciated your comments on my Bee’s.
This thread just speaks to me right now. I’ve been gathering and thinking and yesterday and today’s piece’s feel a bit forced. Sometimes I think it has to do with the seasons; my creativity is kaput in Jan — I think I’m resting, the sun is just coming back, but it is still dark more than light (overdose of creativity in Dec?) I truly think the New Year begins Feb 1 on Imbolc — I read somewhere no action decisions should be made in Jan. i wonder if that’s true? — it feels like it.
I really loved what everyone said — nurturing one’s faith without terrorizing oneself and intuitive leaps… and esk, that quote was on my wall when I first started recovery several years ago, I always wondered who wrote it. It stands by me always.
Thank you Belle, I really love your blog.
honoring your hearts