Quote by Jan Karon

I stepped out on faith to follow my lifelong dream of being an author. I made real sacrifices and took big risks. But living, it seems to me, is largely about risk.

I stepped out on faith to follow my lifelong dream of being

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that pursuing one's dreams often requires taking risks and making sacrifices. The individual in question decided to pursue their lifelong dream of becoming an author and took a leap of faith to do so. They acknowledge that living itself is a risk, and imply that embracing and taking calculated risks is an essential part of truly experiencing life. The quote suggests that in order to achieve what we truly desire, we must be willing to step out of our comfort zones and venture into the uncertain territories of life.

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