Tuesday, September 15, 2020

* A Leap of Faith, Again *

 I went through some of  my older blog posts yesterday, searching for just the right information to share...once again.  When I came upon this one, I decided to post it again. (It was an "I Wonder" post on March 9, 2012.) It was very meaningful to me then, as were all the wonderful comments I received, and it's very meaningful to me now as well, for very different and new reasons. 



Lately I've been thinking and wondering about Leaps of Faith. Don't you just love that phrase? Such thoughts and images come to my mind. But there is a group of images that is unsurpassed...

 


(all images courtesy Google)

I'll never forget the first time I watched Indiana Jones in The Lost Crusade take that "Leap of Faith." I held my breath, and then when I saw the "bridge" he walked across, my stomach got weak and I almost passed out because of my fear of heights! And no matter how many times I watch that scene, it effects me the same way -- -- emotionally and physically. My heart palpitates, I don't breath, my stomach does flips, and then BOOM...Indy accomplished the impossible. He believed. He HAD TO believe...and I cheer, usually out loud!

Anyone trying to achieve something of importance in their life has opportunities to take that "leap of faith," but how many of us actually do it?? Looking back, I know I've made a few of them, but they were more like "small steps of faith." (Every step in the right direction counts, though, right?) 

I'm working on the sequel to my memoir now, and will most likely need a few "leaps" along the way! 😀


 “Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith.” -Margaret Shepherd

8 comments:

  1. I am a coward. Definitely a belt and braces woman, who crosses her bridges before I even know there is a river.
    Sadly I suspect I would have to be pushed before I took a leap of faith.
    A sequel to your memoir? Consider me happy dancing and cheering from here.

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    1. Hi Sue! I'm a coward too when it comes to heights in general, but a bridge like this one?? NO WAY! I'm happy dancing that you're happy dancing and cheering me on!

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  2. Oh, Becky, that's wonderful news! I loved your first one, and I look forward to reading this one as well.

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  3. Leap Becky. It's the only way to discover how much you can do.
    I look forward to your sequel.

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    1. Dear Unknown! You wrote such a nice comment, I published it without knowing who you are. Maybe announce yourself next time? :)

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  4. One step at a time is how we all make progress. Good advice.

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    1. Thank you, Linda! Wish I had your determination!

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