Jump that cliff; take a leap of faith!

When I was a teen we used to go to a local lake called "Blindsee", a stunning green-blue space of tranquil bedded into the mountains of Tyrol. While the girls tanned the guys dared each other to jump off the cliffs. Only once did I jump too; cause it was scary, I did not now what to expect and by comparison to lying in the sun it was blimming dangerous as well. Although it was a thrill and resulted in a great feeling of overcoming my fears, I never jumped again.

Blindsee - http://wonderfulplanetphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s4/v65/p1194800474-3.jpg

Driving past this lake today to get to the airport I recalled several people at the last meditation gathering talking about 'jumping off cliffs' and 'taking leaps of faith'. Now is the time of finding the trust in oneself to take a chance, follow one's gut and let the mind take the back seat. Letting the heart take the lead can be a scary business for our mind, as we are trying to rationalise, as we are reminded of belief patterns and as we push societial norms.

Returning to my centre and tuning into what feels truthful to myself helps me to find peace and that tranquil my favourite lake uses. Nature helps me recharge and fill up my senses to have the courage to jump. Being back home in Tyrolean nature has further elevated and centred me. I have just listened to the podcast of Lee Harris (http://leeharrisenergy.blogspot.co.uk/) and he beautifully sums up the struggles we tend to encounter before taking a 'leap of faith', following one's inner guidance.

Becoming a teacher myself I am very aware of what entails a strong, empowering lead figure, such as Lee Harris. I profoundly disagree with putting a teacher, or leader on a pedestal, because it is disempowering to students. A good teacher cannot decide for you whether or not you ought to jump. Only you know what is in tune with your life. A person who truly leads lives by example, shares her struggles and remains touchable. A real teacher will refrain from explaining everything but leaves you to discover the feeling yourself once you have taken the step off the cliff; and more importantly she will accept if one decides not to jump.

However, I have taken the jump, I am enjoying the free fall, engulfed in a feeling of trust that the outcome will be just right in the end. In that knowledge I am more than ever accepting life as my real teacher and I am rendering control of the mind and let my gut take over the cockpit.

I will keep you posted and let you know once I reach the ground!

Much love,
Your Urban Yogi