You Took the Leap, Trusted Your Gut - Now What?
Have you ever made a decision so bold it felt like you were stepping off a cliff?
That was me.
I left behind my international career - a career I had trained for, invested years into, and meticulously built - to pursue a path in spirituality. I believed that by aligning with my True Self, I would effortlessly step into something bigger and better.
But the landing wasn’t as soft as I had hoped.
I was eager for a sign - something that would clearly affirm, “Yes, you’re on the right path.”
Instead, life seemed to present one challenge after another:
Financial uncertainty that kept me awake at night.
Constantly moving, never finding a place to call home.
Two bouts of COVID, landing me in the emergency room.
Friends slipping away, unable to understand my new direction.
In those moments, it felt like I had made a colossal mistake.
And I found myself slipping into familiar patterns:
Playing the victim - blaming Spirit for leading me astray.
Longing for the past - yearning for the comfort of what was familiar.
Drowning in disillusionment - questioning whether I had made the right choice.
But here’s what I discovered:
Spirit isn’t concerned with quick wins. It’s focused on something much deeper—guiding your soul’s evolution, shaping who you’re becoming, and teaching you the lessons you’re meant to learn.
Before I could fully embrace my true calling, I needed to build the capacity to handle it. There are no shortcuts - this journey must be lived firsthand. Just as you no longer fear fire once you’ve walked through it, I had to learn to navigate paradoxes, endure uncertainty, and trust in the face of fear.
Only by transcending my own darkness could I truly guide others through theirs. Initially, I thought these challenges meant I was off course. In reality, they were the exact experiences I needed to grow and realize my highest potential.
To navigate this messy middle, I learned to:
Stop Comparing. It’s easy to think others have it all figured out, but we rarely know their full story. Their journey is theirs, and that’s okay.
Let Go of Entitlement. I felt I deserved something for taking the leap, but Spirit operates on a relational, not transactional, basis.
Celebrate Wins. I used to focus solely on the end goal, missing the significance of small steps forward. Now, I honor every bit of progress.
If this resonates with you, here are a few practical steps:
Reflect on Your Path: What unexpected lessons have you learned? How have these challenges shaped you?
Document Your Progress: Keep a journal of your victories and insights. Celebrating these moments can boost your motivation and perspective.
Connect with Others: It’s easy to feel impatient when we feel like we’re journeying alone. Join communities where you can share experiences and gain encouragement.
Your journey might not unfold as you expected, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t unfolding perfectly.
Trust the process, honor your growth, and keep moving forward.
Take a moment today: What can you celebrate about your journey so far?
Hit reply and let me know.
