chance & change
November 29, 2014 § 4 Comments
Every once in a while a choice comes along that chafes at our comfort and stretches our perception; inviting discomfort that fosters a fullness as we grow into something new. Most often it is a commitment, something just far enough outside the normal expectations of our day that we must realign ourselves to our sense of self as the foreign wedges itself into unexpected corners of our heart, making the familiar inadequate in comparison. We reach a little further outside our abilities, expectations, knowledge and gather the moment into our experience.
At the moment my family and I are dancing impulsively around an old wish with new fervor. Tinkering with an idea that makes us smile as we tally pros and cons with a thoughtful impulsivity that defies tidy logic. It feels a little like standing on the edge of a cliff, hands linked with borrowed bravery and shared smiles; curiosity pushing us just a little further into an intentional disregard for the fall into uncertainty.
We have only to leap and chance change.
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A part of me wants to say, “Go for It!” but, frankly, the most of me says, “Dance with the idea for a while and see where it goes. Maybe you’ll find something else; a blend of where you are now and that new unknown thing. All in time. On with it!”
Oh, Maurice, you have a helpful heart; ever eager to lend guidance and offer encouragement. I’m sounding it out, testing the idea a bit.
Hey, just remember life is always better standing at the edge, looking over!
I spend a good amount of time pensively admiring the horizon before I leap; I’m too afraid of heights to fall recklessly.
Thanks for the smile!