🍄 Leaps of Faith & Growth

Hi Reader,

We’re almost halfway through Inspiration Alchemy, now in week five, and the quote above was from this week’s reading of The Artist's Way.

It reminded me how often growth is about stepping outside our comfort zones and taking leaps of faith. Putting ourselves out there, and sometimes expanding beyond what feels safe.

Sometimes we feel bold, we take a big leap, trusting that the net will appear. Sometimes that means we venture to take large doses of mushrooms!

But growth doesn’t mean we have to throw ourselves into massive, overwhelming situations. Sometimes, all it takes is a small step, inching forward, gradually expanding our comfort zone, and in the process, stretching what we believe we’re capable of.

For my artist's date this week, I went to a comedy improv workshop. I felt awkward and anxious at times and though I'm not sure I'll go again, I'm glad I went because I know that I grow through these experiences. I know that my comfort zone expands, even if ever so slightly.

(I did also laugh out loud a few times and break into plenty of smiles)

And these leaps of faith fall in the balance of inner and outer work.

Sometimes, the real work happens inside first—overcoming self-doubt before sharing our art, working through fear before stepping into a new role, or healing past wounds before entering a new relationship.

Other times, action itself breaks the resistance—showing up to the blank page even when uninspired, performing even when nervous, or saying yes to an opportunity before we feel fully ready.

So, what’s one small leap of faith you can take this week?

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❤️ Love and mettā,

John

John Robertson​
​Psychedelic Facilitator & Educator​
​Maps of the Mind​

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