FALLING UPWARD
- Teri Angel
- Jul 3
- 3 min read
“Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.” John F. Kennedy
The last couple of days I have been with my friend, Ruth, whose daughter just adopted an 8-week-old puppy. I watched as this 5-pound little one stood up to Ruth’s dog who is at least 10 times her size. She is absolutely fearless. It only took her a few hours to also conquer going up and down the steps in the back of the house which I still have trouble navigating. To her, there was nothing too big to take on. Failure was not an option. The fear of failing miserably is what keeps many dreams hidden in the attic of “someday.” But those who choose to risk everything for a vision, for a whisper of purpose, are the ones who change the world—not because they never fell, but because they got up, again and again, with hearts still burning. Failure is not your enemy—it is your invitation to become more than you thought possible. It is the refining fire that strips away illusion and leaves only truth. It teaches humility, compassion, and grit. And in its aftermath, if you choose to rise, you rise stronger, braver, and clearer in your soul's direction.
Dear Angels, when the steps of life seem too daunting for us to take on, how do we move forward like the little puppy with determination and grit even when the task seems impossible?
Dear Ones, the fear you feel is not a warning—it is a signal that you are standing at the edge of transformation. The trembling is not weakness, but the body’s way of recognizing the magnitude of soul expansion. You were not created to stay in the shallows of life. You were born with wings, and wings are meant to rise. Failure, in your human eyes, may seem like the end of something. To us, it is a doorway—sacred, shimmering, and full of potential. When you risk your comfort, your pride, your certainty, you are offering the Universe your full trust. That trust creates miracles. Dare to fail, and you are daring to live fully. You are releasing control in exchange for divine orchestration. Know that every fall is witnessed by us. And every rise is celebrated. You are not here to be perfect. You are here to be real, bold, and willing. Let go of the fear of failing. Embrace the fear of never trying.
Angels Whisper: Leap anyway, Dear Ones. For in the falling, you will remember your wings.
Today, I promise to take that important leap of faith.
Teri Angel is a Happiness Coach, energy healer, best-selling author, spiritual teacher and mentor, and a motivational speaker. Teri is an International Peace Ambassador and the founder of a nonprofit organization, Angelspeakers Inc., which offers educational workshops and events centered around environmental awareness to include animals and nature, peace advocacy opportunities and ancient wisdom teachings. Teri’s movement “Peas For Peace” involves strengthening our awareness of the oneness of all, unifying mankind through compassion, peace, love and joy. She was named "She Who Blesses the Sacred Land" during the Peace On Earth Tour and embraces that title with loving grace. www.angelspeakers.com
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