It has been a very long time since I posted anything, but I’m still here. For some reason I am reminded of the maxim, “Leap, and the net will appear.”

**Dawn in Orisson, France, September 19, 2016.**

So no, I’m not planning on going anywhere, but I’m praying with the notion of what a leap might look like. What parts of my life, both practical and spiritual, might need changing up?

I’m not sure, but I am trying to listen deeply and then act in faith. It is hard to believe that 6 years ago at this time I was preparing for my Camino Santiago. Talk about a leap! With the help of God and so many others, it happened.

A poem is also on my mind, so I will share that here as well. Just in case any of us, like me, need to be reminded.

“Come to the edge,” he said.
“We can’t, we’re afraid!” they responded.
“Come to the edge,” he said.
“We can’t, We will fall!” they responded.
“Come to the edge,” he said.
And so they came.
And he pushed them.
And they flew.”

― Guillaume Apollinaire

12 thoughts on “Leap!”

I remember Orisson ❤️
Wishing you a joyous leap into the future ❤️

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Another poem also comes to mind:
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?
-Mary Oliver, The Summer Day

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^^ Two of my most favorite poems right here. It’s heady business, these thoughts of Next. Can’t wait to see where you take yours.

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So love this, Fran. Thank you for sharing. I, too, need to find a meaningful focus and am hesitant to do so. I honestly became very comfortable at home in the company of my books and music during COVID with only limited contact with family and friends. Praying with and for you. Shelly

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This is terrific inspiration as we leap into summer. Good to see you back in the blogosphere!

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Fran Rossi Szpylczyn on June 21, 2022 at 12:39 pm said:

How are you guys? We need a catch up!!

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- usbyus2016 on June 23, 2022 at 9:22 pm said:
  
  We are terrific. We just finished a US road trip with a detour to visit a Camino buddy in Toronto.
  
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  - Fran Rossi Szpylczyn on June 23, 2022 at 10:47 pm said:
    
    How did I miss your blog? Plenty to catch up on now. We did a cross country run last summer, a quick ish week from Tucson to Albany. Loved it!
    
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That’s great Fran. Have you read Henri Nouwens book Flying, Falling, Catching? Thanks for the reminder that God is always there ready to catch us when we stumble. Peter

In Christ

Peter

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Hi Fran. I’m glad you are on vacation and sharing your thoughts and this beautiful poem. It’s just what I needed today. Last week, I submitted 101 poems to a publisher I am working with. I have finally gone to the edge!

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Fran Rossi Szpylczyn on June 22, 2022 at 2:12 pm said:

That is so great!!

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Leap!

“Come to the edge,” he said.
“We can’t, we’re afraid!” they responded.
“Come to the edge,” he said.
“We can’t, We will fall!” they responded.
“Come to the edge,” he said.
And so they came.
And he pushed them.
And they flew.”

12 thoughts on “Leap!”

“Come to the edge,” he said.“We can’t, we’re afraid!” they responded.“Come to the edge,” he said.“We can’t, We will fall!” they responded.“Come to the edge,” he said.And so they came.And he pushed them.And they flew.”

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12 thoughts on “Leap!”

“Come to the edge,” he said.
“We can’t, we’re afraid!” they responded.
“Come to the edge,” he said.
“We can’t, We will fall!” they responded.
“Come to the edge,” he said.
And so they came.
And he pushed them.
And they flew.”