We normally think of pathways as a road or a dirt path but that isn’t always the case. This is especially true when you begin to think of the pathway as part of a journey. A journey can be an emotional, mental, physical, or spiritual experience that takes you from one realm to another in in your life.
And, that journey can also benefit from a helper, a guide, or an instructor. Leaping off a cliff in a hang glider is a special type of journey that requires trust, courage, deliberation, and determination. The young woman in this picture has an image of herself flying over the obstacles on the ground and sailing over the hills, seeing the land from a bird’s eye view. But, she has never done this before, so she has an instructor who has explained the special equipment, provided tips for guiding the hang glider, and agreed jump with her! All of these events can translate into a physical allegory for a launching of yourself into a new career or a new relationship.
Consider the emotional preparation that she has undergone. The idea of sailing off a cliff (or a big hill) like an eagle that soars around is foreign to most of us. We have to rev up our courage, we have to see ourselves soaring like that and feel the wind buffeting us. And, then, there is the instructor who will fly in tandem. What do we have to do to build our trust in this person? And what do we need to do to trust ourselves?
Trust is not only an emotional experience, but also a spiritual experience. Trust is about faith. Both of them are unseen and may not be recognized until they are absent. Here are some examples:
Preparing for the emotional and spiritual challenges in our personal, workplace, and recreational life take time and determination. Self-awareness, emotional maturity, and emotional intelligence, as well as spiritual confidence does not come automatically. It takes a focused effort and determination to know yourself, and understand what you needs, fears, values and purpose are in relation to what you think you want. And it helps to put your faith in a power that is greater than yourself; prayer works wonders.
There is also the physical and mental preparation that is needed to get ready to make the jump in the hang gliders of life! You have to be physically fit: wrestling the hang glider controls in the wind requires physical strength. Building yourself up athletically would be a significant preparation. Understanding the physical properties of the hand glider itself (or any other objective) will make it more accessible. This is also part of the mental work that needs to be done. Not only is there a great learning that must be undertaken, but you will have to recognize what your thought patterns are and where your own thinking could undermine you’re your success!
Do the research and investigate. Talk to people who have been there and done that. Take lessons when appropriate, read books, watch videos, practice with little steps. Learn how this particular hang glider works. Build confidence through learning. Learning and building confidence will help you to see nuances of the situation, these will prepare you and help you to avoid disasters. Recognizing a disaster before it happens is important. Recognizing the little voice that warns you that something is not right comes with knowledge and confidence. Jumping ahead of your preparation could lead you to think you are ready when you are not. Hang gliders (whether real or figurative) require respect. All of life’s decisions should be made with respect brought about through emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual preparation. Happy flight and happy landing as you move along your path.
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