JUMP

Well, I finally took a jump. I jumped off a cliff and am hoping that someone or something will catch me. I have discovered it is a lot easier to stay safe in familiar and comfortable situations than it is to jump into the unknown. I have had few joyous responses to my jump. Many people have been critical and seem to feel as if I made a foolish decision. I have only had the supportive backing of a couple of people.
Sometimes it is hard to go out on a limb and to choose something different and better for yourself. Sometimes you aren't necessarily in a bad situation, just a comfortable, unchallenging and therefore, unrewarding one. It becomes necessary for your progression to take the jump into unknown and uncertain waters. I think that however necessary that jump may be, many people choose not to do it and they never accomplish their full potential, although they may be satisfied with where they are.
I choose not to be just satisfied. I choose to be happy and joyful in life and pleased with myself. I can't sit any longer and listen to people tell me that I am fine where I am at and that things aren't certain and may be harder once I land. I am fine where I am at and my days will be exactly the same, day in and day out if I don't choose to change them. Sure, there will be lots of uncertainty, maybe even some failures or losses, but isn't that what we are here for? To learn from our mistakes, to increase our knowledge, to grow in wisdom and experience? I fully anticipate that some parts of my life will become more uncertain and maybe even really difficult to get through, but with my Heavenly Father's help, I will achieve what I have set out to do and more. I am excited for this opportunity to challenge and motivate my mind, body, and soul. I took the jump, what are you waiting for?