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My recent mini leap is I worked out for the past 8 days. 5 times over an hour. I used the weight room for the first time. I set up a ongoing friday workout session with a few other ladies. I lost 2 lbs and 2 inches off my waist. And yesterday I realized I may actually have a few girlfriends for the first time since starting mommyhood.

my leap lately has been to dive into karate..not just kickboxing anymore..it's amazing how much slower we are at learning the older we get..at 42, I'm the "old lady" in class.

my recent leap of courage is to always put my health and well-being first.
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My recent leap was I started my own photography business last week!

The passage on courage is so completely true, isn't it?
Thanks so much for sharing that...

My biggest leap lately? Doesn't sound like much, but it's a leap of faith. More specifically, learning to let go. Let go of expectations for others. Let go of some of the worry that crowds my day. Let go of kids that are getting older...learning to let them make their own decisions...even the ones I don't agree with...and let them succeed or fail on their own merits. For a person who likes to be in control, this is a BIG leap!

My big leap was to try surfing. It was amazing!

My leap? To trust. I've been burned so many times that I have withdrawn from trusting...now I am making the leap.

This reminds me of a Joseph Campbell quote: "Jump. It's not as far as you think." I tell that to myself when big leaps come to my life.

This was harder than I thought it would be. I guess I now realize that I tend to keep 'safe' as much as possible. . .The last big leap that I can honestly remember taking was last summer. My husband took our family to a work BBQ. I didn't want to go (and usually avoid all new situations/people like this) because I am so self-conscious about my appearance. In the end, I was glad that I did. Everyone was extremely welcoming.

Love reading all of these leaps -- so inspiring. My leap has been moving forward to become an Advocate for Compassion International, an organization that finds sponsors for children in poverty. I have sponsored 2 children for several years but thought it might be time to up my game in this area. It is scary because I don't think I am a good sales person especially in these times. But I read today... God honors radical risk taking acts of faith. When arks are built - lives are saved....so I am going to leap.

Thanks for sharing this- I needed to hear it!! I'm contemplating a big 'leap' - & am hopeful I will land on my feet!

My leap was pulling my son out of his school mid-year (last week) and enrolling him in a great magnet school. His 3rd school in 3 years due to a cross-country move & advacement to middle school.

Can't wait to see what in a future but my leap took place while I moved to Wisconsin:)can't wait to explore other great states:)

We're in the process of leaping.... building a house and moving to a different town before my oldest daughter starts kindergarten. I'm not a big fan of change but sometimes you just have to take that leap and trust what's yet to come.

My most recent leap was signing up for my first triathalon. I've always wanted to do one but have been too chicken to actually do it. I'd always find reasons why this was not my year. Now I'm committed to doing one in April. We'll see how it goes! Thanks for the opportunity.

That's a wonderful paragraph. A great reminder that life is all about change and embracing it if you can. My most recent leap...I chose to believe that I could love again after my divorce and that I would find someone who would love me. I'm now engaged to the MOST wonderful man, building a beautiful new life and counting my blessings every day.

Great topic today! It's been just a little over 3 weeks since my big "leap" or push would better describe it! I find myself for the first time in 30 years without a job. It's a long story, one of joy, heartache, learning, losing and so much more. I am determined to find myself, become the "me" I know that I, along with many others, know that I am. I know God has a plan for me and this is all in His plan. God bless all of the posters and their stories!

special words for me as i just left a secure job in order to take a new path. some think i'm crazy but i know it's the right thing to do.
continued blessings to you and family

My most recent big leap was a forced one. A job transfer to a new position, two locations instead of one, different duties, etc. While it is working out okay, a "forced leap" can be very overwhelming especially at the start.
Good quote.