Just do it: Take a risk

Recently I have been impressed with the people in my life who are taking a risk doing different things in their lives.  I have noticed many of my friends who have opened businesses, created their own designs, and who have decided to start using their skills for others, etc.  I have known a lot of people who are stepping out of their own personal comfort zones.  They are taking risks, and even if they are doing something that they had never done before, they are willing to try.  I have definitely been inspired, and I wanted to make sure I took some time to write this blog post in order to share what I have been up to, what others in my life are doing, and to inspire many others to take risks and challenges in their own lives.  

Something that I have talked about recently is the risk that I took when I decided to start my blog.  I had been wanting to do it for a long time beforehand, but I didn’t think I would really have the ability or the time to start my own blog.  However, like I have said a million times before, I am so happy that I took that risk.  I have learned more about myself and my own personal thoughts as well as fallen more and more in love with writing.  I am so glad that I have taken this step, but there is a bigger leap that I have been thinking about making.  I really want to write my own book.  I have started a small draft, but I am still very much stuck in the beginning phases.  This is something that I am really afraid of.  I am afraid of putting myself out there.  What if it gets rejected?  What if people tell me I am not very good at writing at all.  However, I also was scared to death to start the blog, and now, I am almost a year and a half in writing a blog post once a week.  

I have also been really proud of some of the friends and the people in my life.  I have friends who have decided to start using their crafting abilities to make Etsy shops, others like me who are starting blogs, and those who have decided to become a health coach.  (I will have links at the bottom of my blog post in case anyone wants to do more looking at the pretty incredible things that my friends have been up to).  They were all people who decided to take a big risk.  My friend Gwen has decided to start a health journey.  She has lost quite a bit of weight, but also has gained more energy and a more positive perspective.  Because of that, she actually now has become a health coach to inspire others on their own personal health journeys.  My friend Casey has started to design and create clay earrings and even has made an etsy shop in order to sell those very earrings.  My friend Sheryl has started to design her own t-shirts and has also started to sell those.  

It is important to remember, Deuteronomy 31:6, which says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”  Although there may be some people who may make fun of what you do or what you are willing to try, it will not matter as long as you have the Lord that is by your side.  He will be willing to seek you through your new challenges.  In today’s day, that can be really extra difficult because we are always being seen by others. People are always evaluating and making comments on what others are up to, even through our different social media pages.  However, God has still not forsaken us, and he has promised not to forsake you.  It will not matter what anyone has to say if it brings you joy, makes the world a better place, and has been backed by the Lord.  

Is there something that you are really wanting to try, but you are finding yourself afraid to take that risk?   Have you taken some time to really think about whether or not this is something that you really want to try?  Have you taken any moments to pray about that thing you are afraid of? This does not have to be something that is really big right away either.  This can be something that can start off small.  Maybe, you will try to reach out to a neighbor that you haven’t talked to, or you will just try a different exercise even if you don’t know if it is something that you will like.  My first suggestion is to pray to the Lord.  The Lord will definitely help lead you in the direction that you need to go in regard to whatever it is you want to try.  

The Etsy shop link by my friend Casey: https://etsy.com/shop/apricityclay  The Instagram: @ApricityClay

Gwen Mathahs: Health coach-follow her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwen.mathahs

-T-shirt design made by my friend, Sheryl Davids.