Get In The Arena or Get Out

A podcast episode with the same title inspired me to write about the importance of making a decision and standing on it. We straddle the fence about things we desire or are deeply passionate about; which causes us to waver in how we show up. I assume the belief that major things we are called/purposed to do in life will require us to embody “all-in energy” in order to fully bring them to fruition beyond being just an idea or desire. Biblically, wavering in thought and actions is considered being double-minded (James 1:6-8). Double-mindedness is considered to be unstable and a source of inner-confusion. It is possible that your wildest dreams are waiting for you to make a final decision to fully go toward them with all you have and allow yourself to stretch while in the process. Deciding to step into the arena requires a high level of flexibility, self-awareness, and discernment in order to navigate inevitable pivots.

The arena is a metaphor for any area of your life that you feel deeply called to improve, grow, and/or use your creative energy to bring to life. Such as goals, dreams, passions, vocation, wellness, and essentially what God has purposed you to do. Here’s the thing, you will not sustain momentum and actualize results unless you are persistent in pursuing it with all of you have. We cannot play a passive role in the arenas we feel strongly drawn to and we are responsible for showing up. If you are wavering on whether or not you should get in or get out of the arena, ask yourself the following questions. What am I ready to stop straddling the fence about? What area of my life am I ready to step into the arena, stay there, and see it through? You either get in the arena or get out, but the power to decide is in your hands.

Joy Gem: “You cannot achieve greatness without pushing yourself beyond your limits.”