
“There is freedom waiting for you,On the breezes of the sky,And you ask "What if I fall?"Oh but my darling,What if you fly?”
— Erin Hanson
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How often do we let the fear of making a mistake keep us from discovering how capable we truly are? As Erin Hanson beautifully wrote: “There is freedom waiting for you,On the breezes of the sky,And you ask "What if I fall?"Oh but my darling,What if you fly?” What is one brave leap of faith you are ready to take in your life right now? Let us know in the comments below!
About this quote
We often find ourselves standing at the edge of life's greatest opportunities, paralyzed by the overwhelming fear of the unknown. Our minds naturally gravitate toward the worst-case scenarios, whispering endless doubts about what might happen if we fail, stumble, or crash. But in doing so, we forget that the anxiety holding us back is often just a shadow of our own making, keeping us tethered to a comfort zone that no longer serves our growth. Erin Hanson’s iconic poem serves as a gentle yet profound wake-up call to reframe our mindset from fear to infinite possibility. When you choose to look beyond the terrifying prospect of falling, you open your heart to the breathtaking potential of soaring. Stepping into the unknown isn't about the absence of fear; it's about having the courage to trust your wings and believe that you are resilient enough to handle wherever the wind carries you. Let this serve as a daily reminder to release self-doubt and embrace the boundless freedom waiting on the other side of your hesitations. Life's most extraordinary magic happens when you stop asking yourself what could go wrong and finally dare to ask: what if everything goes right?
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