The Fool

A teacher once asked me “Ashanti, why are you afraid of success?” At the time, I remember crying but not understanding why. It took years to fully understand what he meant by that. I’m forever grateful to those who have sat me down, who have seen me and didn’t dim me down but urged me to shine bright.

The transformations I’ve experienced this year, as uncomfortable as they have been, have encouraged me to pursue what I want. Unapologetically.

Starting a new journey into unknown territory is scary. (Ahh!) Who knows what lies ahead but I’m fully willing to do it scared because what do I have to lose?

To some I may seem foolish. The decisions or what I say may seem nonsensical. Good thing is, what I’m after doesn’t have to make sense to anyone. It doesn’t always make sense to me honestly, but I know God and that is why I’m always willing to take a leap of faith. I think life is about leaping constantly in different areas of your life and though it is important to take things at your own pace, to be stagnant for too long is to go against your heart’s desire.

Are you prepared to take the leap?