Leaping

I don't know about any of you, but in my opinion, leaping is nothing short of terrifying.  I mean seriously, when was the last time you took a chance (a scary one) or knew someone who did?

Leaping isn't for wimps, but I truly believe most of us are just going through life playing it safe, and not getting anywhere.  Which then begs the question...

Are you happy playing it safe?  Or would you rather take a chance (even a small one) even if it means you might fail?

Is your life everything you want it to be... be honest, and if it's not, what would you change?  I don't know if it's just my age or what, but this feeling of anxiety and overall unsettled has fallen over me lately, and I find myself daydreaming of a better life.  I want to be the person who can take chances, but after years of perfecting safe, that is a tall order and a challenge to change.  The idea of trying and failing is easily the biggest reason most people don't take chances.

So I am going to start taking my own advice - a bitter pill to swallow for certain - and I am going to leap.  I have a list of 4 agents and what is needed for each of them to submit my manuscript.  This part of the process is so much harder than the actual writing, but it's what I want in my life, so I need to just get over the fear of the rejection and get the ball rolling.  I need to accept the fact that I love this book and want to share it with everyone.  For those of you who know me, you understand how difficult that last statement really is for me to say out loud  :)

So, your homework for the week is to find one small thing in your life that you want to take a leap with.  It could be a difficult conversation or finding time to work out again.  Anything that might take you out of your safe zone and feels uncomfortable will work.  It doesn't have to be anything major either... we're taking baby steps this week.  

Next week I will have something else in store for you :)

Have a Happy Sunday!