Go Round the
Bend
“Sometimes
we need to go further than we thought we could. We need to go past
our fear, past our uncertainty, past the bend we can't see beyond. If
we stay on the course, give it that extra push, and go round the
bend, we may find what we're looking for.”
Melody
Beattie (Journey to the Heart)
I was talking with my
friend, Harry, yesterday. He's just begun a physical exercise routine
with a fitness trainer. The trainer wants to push Harry faster and
further than he wants to go, so they're having discussions every
meeting about who's in control of the program. So far, Harry's
winning—since it's his body, he has a greater stake in the outcome.
Sometimes, it makes sense to pace yourself, to know your limits, and
to be in control of your actions. And sometimes, we need a push.
For some of us, it's hard
to step out of our routine and take chances. Even little chances can
feel threatening, and big ones cause us to hold our breath and run
for cover. I have friends who are afraid to take an unfamiliar route,
or get on an interstate highway. They have round-about little routes
to get to certain places and do not depart from those because they
might get lost, or they might feel panicked. Think how limiting that
life can be. Besides, there's something to be said for getting lost
once in a while. You might see something you've never seen before,
discover a whole new world you didn't know existed.
Sometimes, we need to
know our limits, but sometimes we need to push ourselves to go
further—to make decisions that have some risk. We expand our area
of confidence when we do. We extend our ability to trust the
universe. Best of all, we learn to follow our inner guidance—if
something feels right, even though it carries some risk, it may be
worth a try. At the very least, we will learn something new. We can
break through our fears, and reach a different level of existence if
we're willing to take a deep breath and go round that bend.
In the Spirit,
Jane
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