When you read my title, just what does that mean to you?  I’ll share with you what it means to me.  It means that in order for me to leap to what I want, I need to let go, let it happen, let myself be open and receptive, let things be, let myself be who I am, let people be who they are (without me trying to change them), let the negative thoughts go, and let in the positive thoughts.

I love words and looking up the definition even if I already know what it is.  Here is a definition for let:  not prevent something.  I also love the thesaurus and use it often.  Here are a few other words for let that might resonate with you: allow, give permission, agree to, and consent to.  So now knowing the definition and some other words for it, does it mean something different or new to you?

Where are you not letting yourself do something?  Where are you not allowing yourself to shine?  Where are you holding yourself back by not giving yourself permission, agreeing to step forward, or allowing yourself to leap?

Is it in a relationship that you no longer want?  Is it in a crummy job that is no longer fulfilling and has been making you unhappy for longer than you care to admit?  Is there a new career direction you really want to take? Do you feel that you don’t deserve better or don’t really “need” it?

I’ll admit it, as much as I hate to, for many years I didn’t allow myself to shine at all!  I stayed in a job that I had outgrown, where I didn’t feel appreciated and where I was miserable every day of my life.  I was afraid.  What else would I do?  Where else would I work?  Would anyone think I was valuable?  There were so many questions and fears that just didn’t let me do any leaping and held me back.  Fear is something I lived with for a long time: fear of not having money, fear of not having insurance, fear of not knowing, fear of being the new person, fear of … you name it, I’ve probably had it!

Then one day I realized that in order to get what I wanted — job satisfaction, fulfillment, a feeling of joy in my work — I had to let myself leap forward.  By letting myself, I now have a fantastic life that I only dreamed of in my past.  The best news?  I’m still leaping and allowing myself to experience new adventures, successes and happiness.

If you are ready to let and leap but are still afraid, please sign up for a complimentary consultation call with me.  Together we’ll have you leaping in no time!

Please feel free to share your thoughts, actions and successes with me below!

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