I finally did it. I am all moved into my new place and officially set up in my office – which I love so much. (See below. Ain’t she a beaut?)
One of the things I love the most is the quote on the wall:
“Progress involves risk. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.” – Frederick Wilcox (Tweet It!)
I’m not even a huge sports fan, but to me, this quote represents the process we all go through as we claim the life of our dreams.
Many of us want all the cards lined up before we leap. We want to know how it’s gonna turn out.
Are we gonna make it to second base? If so, how quickly? By a landslide or just barely making it? Or will we make it at all?
We try to figure it all out so it feels safe. And that defeats the purpose.
Progress involves risk. That’s it’s nature. Making more money, putting yourself back out into the dating world, losing weight and getting healthy require RISK.
The more we can anticipate and embrace that risk, the better we can respond when it shows up. For risk’s loyal counterpart is fear. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of success.
And when we anticipate those showing up – we can work with them instead of against them. We can still hold our center and not waiver.
Today I invite you to take a look at your own life. Are you risking? My coach calls this living at your edge. For it is here that life is fully lived.
I’d love to hear from you in the comments. Where are you currently risking in your world? How can you amp it up? And, if you discover you have become comfortable and complacent, what can you do to progress?
Looking forward to seeing what you share.
With loving,
Amber
Slowly but surely, I am becoming less uncomfortable with uncertainty. (I wouldn’t say I’m COMFORTABLE with uncertainty…but I’m not as closed off to it as I was before.) It’s a part of life and teaches me more than pleasure and comfort ever could. So I embrace it, even though it’s not always fun. I’m working on it, anyway.
Love that quote!
Dear Akirah: I so appreciate what you share here and I really acknowledge you for seeing this in yourself! Dancing with the discomfort is a beautiful gift to give yourself and others. xoA
Amber, this exactly what I needed to read. I’m coming to the end of a 3-month jaunt in Costa Rica and traveling to Colorado to scope out new cities to relocate to–an idea I’ve been entertaining for years. Re-starting my coaching and yoga teaching practice is a terrifying prospect–but it feels so right! Maybe this trip was the impetus I needed to detach and be OK with not having a plan. Thanks for the inspiration!
Dear Raquel: Oooo girl – you are so risking right now. Way to live at your edge. Congrats on your journey and travels in Costa Rica and now allowing your new space to reveal itself. Light ahead to your journey. xoA
As always, beautiful post. I think I take risks. I’m very slow at actually following through with them… I’m great at procrastinating taking the leap. I need to work on that. I also came across this great quote today that I thought helped with changing your prespective on taking risks. ‘Once you understand that everything will end, you can finally let your life begin.’ I see this as everything eventually ends, so go ahead and do it, and enjoy it while it lasts. If you’re scared to date someone because maybe they’ll break up with you… You need to take the leap, enjoy it and understand that someday your time with that person will end, so enjoy it, live it, embrace it. <3
Dear Jennifer: So true Jennifer. Enjoy it, live it, embrace it. I love it! Thank you for reading and sharing that quote. Love, Amber