As we all know (!), the hallmark of the advanced soul is a healthy relationship to fear. As we grow, we develop a deeper and deeper trust in that force that beats our hearts and grows our fingernails and, miraculously, seems to make those chasms not quite as wide the moment we jump.

 

Emerson tells us "God will not have his work made manifest by cowards." And pleads with us to "Always, always, always, always, always do what you are afraid to do." And assures us: "Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain."

 

And what about this classic from Everest-climbing mountaineer, W.H. Murray?

 

 

 

So... are you at a chasm?

 

Jump.

 

It's not as wide as you think!

 

-bri