As late afternoon approaches and the sun begins to lower in the night sky, I wade into the basin of the waterfall with my family. We had hiked quite some distance to see this epic waterfall and all of us are ready for a cool dip.  As I begin to swim closer to the middle of the pool, the water swirls, with currents pulling and pushing my body in different directions. My two older children and I make our way to the center of the pool and marvel at the excitement taking place above our heads on the rock wall.  We found a boulder sticking out of the water to gently rest upon so we could enjoy the moment. I Look up at four young men on a cliff 15 feet above the pool of water that lay in front of the raging waterfall, watching them take the leap of faith into the cool water below.  I wonder if I have the courage and trust within me to experience this exhilaration of jumping into the fresh waters below.  As each of these young men jumped in turn, I feel a rising of anticipation within me.   A rising of not wanting to miss out on this epic opportunity of the evening.  Their faces are full of delight and enjoyment as they plunge into the waters.  As they all emerge they hoot and holler, giving each other high fives for their accomplishment, bravery and courage.  I want that! My teenage son looks at me with a determined smile and begins his swim over to the wall to begin his climb to the jumping spot.  My heart pounding a prayer for his safety, admiration for his bravery, his self-courage.  I watch him very intensely as he makes his way up the rock wall to the jumping spot.  He moves to the edge of the wall and finds his footing as he takes many deep breaths to find his courage within.  Moments later he leaps from this cliff with pure joy on his face… Pride! Yes! He has done it! I finish the swim across the river and climb the large rocks on the side to the high cliff.   With much encouragement from my son, family and bystanders I dig deep to find my courage; my trust within.  Looking down at the water is scary, intimidating and also pure excitement.  With a very big deep breath, I take the leap of faith, the plunge!  A moment of weightlessness, then fear, panic, freedom, joy, accomplishment, satisfaction, excitement, and thrill. Into the cool waters below with a force, my body connecting with water. I did it!  The exhilaration is insurmountable!  Three more jumps with my daughter and son before we call it a night. This brings me to thoughts of connections to my own life.  How many times have I not ‘jumped’ at opportunities in my own life because of being pushed and pulled by fear, lack of courage, lack of faith in myself and lack of trust the universe? Many times we are met with life challenges; which path to take as we spiritually expand, become more aware and choose to become ‘More.’  Some of these choices are life-altering decisions that will greatly shift our lives and impact those around us.  If we go through life making choices out of fear and lack, we are most likely going to be sadly disappointed at the unfolding our lives, feeling as though we are missing something bigger. However, if we make choices out of love and abundance, we will find the happiness, excitement, confidence, support, empowerment, and the riches of life unfold before our very eyes beyond our wildest dreams.  The Universe only knows abundance in all forms!  So live outside your comfort zone.  Get comfortable being uncomfortable.  Do it scared!  It Is when you choose to live in love and abundance that magical blessings will abound!  Jump! Views:]]>