How To Spark Your Zeal When You Feel Hesitation
Sometimes the smallest among us can teach us the biggest lessons.
My 5-year-old daughter stood at the edge of freezing turquoise waters in the Bahamas, her little toes curling into the sand, hesitating—shivering from both fear and excitement. She looked at me, eyes wide, seeking reassurance, unsure if she should take the leap. 🌊
"Will it be cold?" she asked.
"Yes," I said. "But you’re ready."
She took a deep breath, clenched her tiny fists, and with a bold heart, she jumped. 🦋
That leap taught me three things:
1️⃣ Courage is not the absence of fear—it’s feeling the fear and jumping anyway. 🩵
So many times, we stand on the edge of our own "unknown," waiting for a sign, questioning if we’re ready. The truth? You’re never 100% ready. Your mind will always find reasons to hesitate, but your soul knows when it's time. You just need to trust it.
2️⃣ The unknown can feel freezing at first—but the water always warms up.
How often do we brace ourselves for the discomfort, for the shock of the plunge? We convince ourselves that the unknown is terrifying. But what if it’s exactly where our greatest joy and next-level growth live? The very thing you’re resisting could be the key to your greatest expansion.
3️⃣ Always wear your life vest. 🛟
When we take big leaps, we need anchors—a support system, a mentor, or even a grounding practice that keeps us steady when things feel overwhelming. Having your “life vest” doesn’t mean you’re weak—it makes you wise.
My daughter emerged from the water laughing, her cheeks pink, her eyes shining with pride. She conquered something that scared her, and in doing so, she was forever changed.
And so will you be.
Let this be your sign to take the leap you've been hesitating on. To jump even though it's scary. To trust that the water will catch you. And to know that, just like my daughter, you are braver than you think. 💪✨
Jump—even though it’s scary.
Trust—that the water will catch you.
And know—you are braver than you think.
So… what’s your edge? ✨ Are you willing to take the leap? 🚀
ZEAL AFFIRMATION
“I leap with an open heart, knowing I will rise stronger and more unstoppable than before.”
This affirmation is a powerful reminder that growth happens on the other side of fear. By declaring a willingness to leap with an open heart, you release resistance and embrace change with trust rather than hesitation. It reinforces the belief that every challenge, every risk, and every unknown is shaping you into a stronger, more resilient version of yourself. When you embody this truth, you move forward with courage, knowing that no matter what happens, you will rise—much stronger and more unstoppable than ever before.
