"Closing circles, shutting doors, finishing chapters,
it doesn't matter what we call it; what matters is to
leave in the past those moments in life that are over."
Paulo Coelho
There is a picture of a woman standing at the top of a cliff with one foot extended, and beneath the picture is the word, "Leap!" It was posted in a self-help book, but even today it best describes transition.
We have been pressured so greatly from our past, we have recognized the need to move forward. As we stand at the top of the cliff, there is nothing familiar surrounding us. We want to step forward but there is nothing but air beneath our extended foot. We can look for miles and see nothing concrete to bridge us to our new way of living.
Transition is much easier if we have a sketchy plan, a slim wisp of insight, or a safety net beneath us, but that rarely happens. We must gather our faith in God providing us with new chances, believe there will be kind people to befriend us, and self-confidence to begin life once again. When we finally let go and leap, we may have bruised knees and scraped elbows, but our energy is concentrated barreling forward.
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