There is a quote that I love—attributed to Ray Bradbury, “Then the long march from the rim of the cave to the edge of the cliff where we flung ourselves off and built our wings on the way down.”

Many people claim it as theirs. I’m giving Ray credit in many books and stories. I keep his book, Zen in the Art of Writing beside my bed. It’s my inspiration. Thanks, Ray!

To me, it means, take that risk. Take that leap into: love, a new business, putting a book out into the world where people will for sure know the weirdness. Buy that building. Have a baby. Stick your neck out.

The Economic Times wrote this: “The quote captures the philosophy that guided Bradbury’s life and career, an unshakable belief in bold creation, instinctive courage and the necessity of embracing uncertainty.”

Then push, run as fast as you can, take that leap.

Is it terrifying?

Yes, but it’s all about faith.

Believing that God will give you what you need as you step out in faith.

It can be scary. Not gonna lie. Will it fail? Maybe. Will people hate it? Some, absolutely.

This quote reminded me of a scene in one of my books. It’s in Restored, Book 3. I reread it just now.

Clarence, the main character, is back in prison due to the evil warden wanting revenge.

Clarence has been set up and is surrounded by several huge inmates, who gather in for the kill (and prison initiation) and at the same time Clarence enters another realm. He finds himself on a rocky cliff with just room enough for his two feet.

He hears one word, “Come,” three times, looks deep into Those Eyes and steps off the cliff into Jesus.

Clarence didn’t grow wings. He didn’t have a parachute or even an umbrella.

There was faith and strength as Clarence stepped off the cliff.

It takes courage to embrace the fact that we don’t know the outcome, do we?

We just take the chance and leap.