I figure that if the Universe took it away from me, it must be the right thing, and I know that I'll be taken care of in that situation.
First, that's a great point. It is much easier to accept when we feel as though the decision has been made
for us.
As for the other scenario, when people do take a leap and then regret it, I feel that's when the whole "make choices based on love, not fear" come into play.
I took a huge leap of faith ages ago, and it didn't work out as I so clearly envisioned. In fact, it no doubt is viewed as a huge failure by many, with serious consequences I continue to deal with today.
I see it differently, however. I took the leap based on love (knowing it was what I truly chose to do and was passionate about doing) rather than "I'm getting older, it's now or never" or "My company is downsizing and the economy is horrible so this is probably my only option right now."
To me, the latter two examples of viewpoints and reasons people choose to "leap" are fear-based, not based in love.
Because things didn't manifest as I expected (I no longer have attachments to outcomes but did then), I don't have any sense of regret or feeling of having failed. On the contrary, I learned what it feels like to live my passion.
Most importantly, I LEARNED. A lot.
About myself, about work, about the world that have brought me to where I am now, and that dream of long ago is far from dead. It's getting ready to be birthed again, I do believe. So, I remain open, and mindful of the choices I'm making, and pay attention to whether they're based in love or fear.
:loveya: