Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Leap of Faith

Life is full of stars. Life is full of dreams

And along with those stars and dreams, life is also full of giant, gaping abysses that completely block your path.

And then you have a choice: to leap over them, or to stay where you are.

It's hard, you know? When you're stuck at one end and all you can see ahead of you is deep, deep, deep darkness, full of sharp protrusions and haunting misgivings. But there's always that whisper coming from the other side, promising a shining path, a laughing path, a path full of happiness. And all you have to do is close your eyes and leap across that abyss and all of it is yours.

It's never an easy choice.

And then you're kind of pacing your side of life, debating whether it's worth it or not. It's not like you're dissatisfied with what you have now. You're content. And what if you fall? What if you decide to leap, but then realize you can't make it? You'll spend the rest of your life climbing out of that abyss, and even at the end, you'll never really make it to the other side.

But on the other hand, what if you do make it? What if you take that chance, fly over the darkness with a heart full of courage and hope, and land safely through the misty veil and enter that new realm? There are no guarantees that what's actually there is happiness. But what if there is? Can you give up that chance?

Life is meant to be lived with no regrets. It's never easy taking that leap of faith, throwing everything aside for the whispers from your heart. But if you think there's a chance for happiness, go for it. Maybe you'll regret it later. Or maybe you'll be showered with light and smiles. You'll never know until you try.

So close your eyes and get lost in the stars, block out all worries and live your dreams. Don't see the abyss as failure - see it as a test for how much you want that happiness. Who knows? Maybe if you jump, there'll be someone waiting on the other end to catch you. Maybe they've been waiting for you all along, and maybe - just maybe, you've been waiting for them too.