Widows taking a leap of faith – What if you had no fear of failing, of being alone or being disapproved of by others? All this is the worst case scenario that we all fear when we take a leap of faith. It’s not unusual for widows to base almost every decision on fear of rejection, poverty or making a mistake.
You gain more clarity by getting into the habit of imagining the choices you could make if you had no fear. Going to a fearless place in your imagination will show you clearly which decisions have energy and which are not worth going for.
Is it worth taking a leap of faith for?
If following your heart’s desire seems crazy, then not following it could mean living with regret for never even trying. Wouldn’t you rather take a leap of faith?
The leap from just thinking about it to your calendar is that moment of commitment. It’s just that simple – set a date for taking a step towards your heart’s desire.
I believe every widow in the world has a purpose for being here. Our work is to discover that purpose and move forward while focusing on how to live in faith that we can do this. Forget what everyone else thinks you should do. This is not their journey, only you have walked in your shoes for all the significant moments that hold the clues to your calling.
It’s important that we find our “why”, as it’s a major key to successfully adopting the changes we need to make moving in faith. Be still and ask yourself, “Why am I doing this”? You may realize that you’re doing it to numb your feelings, punish or reward yourself or to cope with the stress of grief.
Tell others about your commitment, most will happily support your decision. However some may not, so listen carefully to their advice but follow your own heart. Calm their fears by telling them that all is well and reassure them that this is the path you want to take.
The more leaps of faith you take the more confidence you will gain.
Sure there may be times when you crash, but you will grow stronger because of it. If you never leap how will you find your new path?
To Our Shared Journey,
Mary Francis is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®
Certified Law of Attraction Facilitator,
Early Intervention Field Traumatology (EIFT)
Author/Founder of “The Sisterhood of Widows”
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Lisa Bernard
The crashes are so instructive. Painful, but useful.