Think about those moments when you truly feel alive — when you believe your greatest desires are within reach, when you feel deeply connected to your dreams. The moments when you share a special bond with loved ones and friends.
We all have these moments. The ones we hold close, the ones we relive in our minds, and the ones that seem impossible to recreate. They’re often indescribable but unforgettable.
Curiously, these moments tend to arise after we've faced some of the toughest days of our lives — when we confront the raw, real essence of being human.
Or, they occur when we act with purpose — when we listen with our hearts, not just our minds. These are the times when we ask the difficult questions, discuss what truly matters, and move beyond small talk about the weather, our work, or the endless to-do lists.
However, the irony is that we often spend much of our lives avoiding these moments. We delay tough decisions until we can no longer avoid them. Sometimes, we procrastinate so long that life forces us to make a choice, and by then, it’s no longer in our control. We waste years agonizing over when that "right moment" will come.
But here’s the truth: The decision you're avoiding is likely the very obstacle standing in the way of what you want most. Making that decision is the key to freedom, clarity, and growth. Until you make it, you’ll be trapped by the "what ifs" of life. Deciding and acting are the doors to the life you dream of.
We often delay difficult conversations, fearing the potential loss of relationships that matter to us. We worry about how things will change, about what others will think, or we fear we might hurt someone. But it’s these hard conversations that reveal both our character and the character of those we’re engaging with. They bring us closer to the people who truly understand us, or these conversations help us recognize when it’s time for a relationship to evolve. Avoiding these conversations only harms the relationships we wish to preserve. A relationship without openness is no longer real. What kind of relationships do you want to nurture?
Not every relationship will be open and genuine, but we can choose intentionally which ones we invest in. It's essential to remind ourselves of our role in each relationship, whether it’s with family, friends, partners, or acquaintances.
Every new chapter of life demands faith to let go of what is- and open our hands for something new. It requires us to let go of what is familiar in order to embrace what is next. Even if what we have is beautiful, it takes faith to believe that something even more fulfilling awaits on the other side of letting go.
What do you need to let go of?
What decision are you putting off?
What conversation do you need to have?
Open your hands to what’s next.
It will be challenging, but oh, so beautiful!
I will be worth Stepping Into Your Brave.
Much Love, Sarah
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