barefoot and blistered
one more step and you'll reach the top
the climb isn't easy
it never is
you finally conquer the cliff
the cliff is tall
you are brave
your reflection stares back at you
the cool breeze
blows the hair out of your face
you can hear the water
as clearly as you can hear the voices in your head
"don't do it"
"you could get hurt"
but you must
you must be brave
because it has been
too long
adrenaline fills your body
and you take a deep breath
next thing you know
you're
falling
flying
living
the water catches you
and you laugh
yes
you are alive
truly alive
you are brave
you are loved
this life is beautiful
Anyone who knows me knows I love jumping off cliffs. Actually, I'm obsessed. I talk about it often and dream about it even more. Here are a few reasons you should bring out your inner adventure junkie and take that leap of faith.
1. You're scared.
"If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try" -Seth Goden
I don't care who you are, there is something about willingly jumping off a cliff into water that makes you feel like you are jumping to your death. It's terrifying, but beautiful. I believe that it is important to do things that scare us in order to feel alive. living in your comfort zone is so boring.
2. You need to let go.
"There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind" -C.S Lewis
I've cliff jumped many times (and will probably jump 10,000 more times) and each time I needed to let go of something. Whether I was struggling with insecurities, identity or I was carrying around a ridiculous amount of baggage, God always was there, ready to help me in the healing process. When you jump you feel free.
3. You can.
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." -Anonymous
I don't want to be negative Nancy or anything, but someday I wont be able to climb a cliff and then jump off it. Even though I hope I'm cliff jumping when I'm 80, I probably wont be... So why not? If your young and able, climb that cliff and jump off. Be adventurous and if you hate it, you will still have a story to tell, right?
4. You don't have control.
"We have to be continually jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way." -Kurt Vonnegut.
You're out of control and vulnerable. I have learned to love when I am powerless. For those few moments that you are airborne, you are reminded that you don't have control, and you never did. Your life is in God's hands and you are weak.
5. You're in need of a little adventure.
"What would you do if you weren't afraid?"
This world is beautiful and I am thankful for a creative Creator. There is so much to explore and so much to enjoy. If you jump off a cliff, you might just see how truly loved you are. Adventure is out there, my friends.
