Life lessons come from all sorts of places. Our parents teach us things we need to know to survive in the world. Friends show us the good, the bad and ugly about ourselves so we can adjust accordingly. Sometimes we read a book that moves us and stays with us informing our choices and decisions. Then there is Indiana Jones who has shown me one of the most important life lessons that I know. Okay, he just reinforces one of my favorite spiritual truths, but he looks so good doing it.
The scene is from the "Last Crusade". It takes place towards the end of the movie. Indy is trying to get to the Holy Grail to bring back healing water for his father (Sean Connery. Big sigh. Also good looking) who has been shot by the bad guy. He makes it through the booby trapped entryway and finds himself on the edge of a great abyss which separates him from the cave which houses the Grail. There is no apparent way to get to the other side. What is required is that he step out into an almost certain fall to his death. As soon as he steps out, a bridge appears. A leap of faith is all it takes. It sounds so simple, but so often taking that step appears as though it will bring certain death or at least huge failure. The wonder and mystery of it all is that when we step out in trust, all that we need is provided, It is counter intuitive but it true. Thanks Indy for reminding me to take a deep breath and step out even when my heart is pounding and my palms are sweating. The Grail is waiting on the other side.
The scene is from the "Last Crusade". It takes place towards the end of the movie. Indy is trying to get to the Holy Grail to bring back healing water for his father (Sean Connery. Big sigh. Also good looking) who has been shot by the bad guy. He makes it through the booby trapped entryway and finds himself on the edge of a great abyss which separates him from the cave which houses the Grail. There is no apparent way to get to the other side. What is required is that he step out into an almost certain fall to his death. As soon as he steps out, a bridge appears. A leap of faith is all it takes. It sounds so simple, but so often taking that step appears as though it will bring certain death or at least huge failure. The wonder and mystery of it all is that when we step out in trust, all that we need is provided, It is counter intuitive but it true. Thanks Indy for reminding me to take a deep breath and step out even when my heart is pounding and my palms are sweating. The Grail is waiting on the other side.
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