🚀 Leap of Faith: Trusting When There’s No Net 🌌
Definition:
A belief or trust in something or someone that has no basis in past experience or fact. It is often applied to technological breakthroughs, as in “It took a real leap of faith for the first astronaut to step out on the Moon.”
Related Terms:
- Blind faith: Unquestioning belief without evidence.
- Take a chance: To act audaciously despite potential risks.
- Gamble: To risk something valuable on an uncertain outcome.
Synonyms:
- Bold leap
- Brave plunge
- Jump into the unknown
Antonyms:
- Calculated move
- Sure bet
- Proven path
Humor-filled Quotes:
- “Taking a leap of faith sounds a lot like accidentally tripping, falling, and deciding to call it graceful.” - Unknown
- “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” - Martin Luther King Jr. (with a bit of a stumble, perhaps).
Proverbs:
- “Fortune favors the bold.”
- “He who hesitates is lost.”
Literary References:
- “The Martian” by Andy Weir: Protagonist’s survival on Mars is nothing short of multiple leaps of faith.
- “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”: Indiana’s literal leap of faith on the invisible bridge.
Movie References:
- “Armageddon” (1998): The mission to save the earth is a monumental leap of faith.
- “The Matrix” (1999): Neo’s faith in himself and in his destiny drives the narrative.
Inspirational Thought:
“It often requires more courage to take a step back, scrutinize the evidence, and then leap ahead knowing the risks but trusting in oneself.” – E. L. Lexicharm
### What demonstrates 'a leap of faith'?
- [x] Quitting a secure job to start your own business without financial backing.
- [ ] Choosing chocolate over vanilla ice cream.
- [ ] Walking your neighbor's dog.
- [ ] Scheduling a vacation for next year.
> **Explanation:** Leaving a secure job for the uncertainty of a new business requires true belief without guarantee.
### Select the idiom that fits the concept:
- [ ] Batten down the hatches.
- [x] Take the plunge.
- [ ] Kick the bucket.
- [ ] Keep your nose to the grindstone.
> **Explanation:** "Take the plunge" means to decide to do something important or risky.
### True or False: 'A leap of faith' implies full certainty and clear evidence.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** By definition, a leap of faith involves trust without complete certainty or evidence.
