Go Ahead, Just Jump Right In

Jumping In

You know, sometimes you just have to jump right in. Be it the ocean, a new job, moving, or just helping someone understand how their hurtful words just don't sit well. I heard this piece of advice at a seminar a long time ago. And, please forgive me, but I don't remember the exact words, just the basic principle. The speaker was talking about making decisions. She pointed out how each of us have times in our lives when we are faced with some really tough decisions. And, each of us knows how we want to handle the situation, if we would only dig down deep and listen to our inner soul. The answer is a part of us. Usually, we ignore it, and pay attention to all sorts of outside influence. You know, the well intended friend or sister or mother-in-law giving the advice that deep down you know to be completely wrong for you. The speaker says that in those cases, you are putting more stress on yourself by not making a decision. And when the time comes and the decision is made this great sense of relief comes to you. I don't know if you have experienced this or not - I do know that I have. And the best thing to do is learn from it and try to make those decisions earlier on - why put more stress in your life than is absolutely necessary? Just jump right in!

Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed. ~ Storm Jameson