Some Thoughts about Spirituality
Earlier this week, at a staff retreat, I read a passage from President Jimmy Carter's book of meditations, Sources of Strength, to my colleagues. Titled, "Take a Chance," the chapter explains the potential hazards of waiting until all conditions are perfect before acting. As a farmer, President Carter put this in terms of the peril of seeking the "perfect" weather for planting only to find the growing season had slipped away in the process of waiting! Yes, he says, watching the weather and being informed are important, but at some point, you must take the leap of faith and plant the seeds! How many times in your life have you waited for the "perfect" moment to do something you have been wanting or needing to do just because you are afraid you might fail? I know I am guilty of this far too often! I was at the same time encouraged and challenged by these words from President Carter: "We'll never know whether something new and wonderful is possible unless we try. Let's stretch our hearts, stretch our minds, be adventurous!" I want to encourage you today not to be afraid to try something you feel led to explore because you might fail. Yes, proper discernment and sound judgment, especially in major life decisions are important (I am not dismissing them!), but inaction based on fear of failure can sometimes hold us back. Who knows, we could be on the verge of achieving our life's purpose, our goals, or our dreams, but we won't know until we try! My plan is to meditate on the potential for the wonderful things I might experience if I take a chance. Will you join me in this adventure? Categories All
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