Take a Flying Leap

A new year. A new decade. Time for a fresh start. Some might call it a Flying Leap. For me, it’s taken the form of a huge career change, leaving the security of a job that I have held for almost 13 years to embrace my potential and strike out on my own. Like any dramatic life change, this decision was not made quickly but over time and really doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone who is familiar with my journey. Just because a decision smolders over time, however, it isn’t easy to walk out that door, leave a part of your identity behind, and boldly strike out into the unknown. But that’s what I’m choosing to do.

This isn’t the first time I have done something like this. But I am no different than anyone. We’ve all made choices in our lives where we have left behind a part of our being and taken a leap of faith that our next adventure will yield even better results. Such changes are essential for our continued growth and development. It is exciting but, at the same time, it can give your butterflies butterflies.

I have been waiting for the right moment to take this big leap of faith, just as I have before. I have been mentally preparing myself for life beyond what I know for certain and that has been helpful as I have put my affairs in order. What all this preparation doesn’t take into account are the feelings that you experience when saying goodbye to your past. Whether you are changing your job, relationship status, or home town, there is an inevitable grieving process that needs to be experienced by us of all in order to move on without regret or doubt.

We all grieve in our own way and will let go of the past in our own time, when we are ready. By acknowledging that you are, in fact, saying goodbye to a big part of your life, you honour your past as it is what brought you to this moment.

As one door closes, another one opens. Take a breath and walk through this process: PAUSE. Accept what is and what has been. Understand the lessons and why your journey has lead you to this point. See what is possible in your new life. Embrace Your Potential.

The world is waiting for you to show your true colors! Be brave. Be bold. Take that leap. It is my Lesson Learned.

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