Just nod if you can hear me

How to function when one door opens before the other door closes? Beyond the new door are promises of peace and tranquility and behind the first fire and turmoil rage uncontrollably.

A cliff diver on the ledge, knowing he must commit. There is nothing to climb back down to. The crowds have all gone home. This dive will be only for him. Time it correctly and be embraced by the loving sea. Time it wrong and the hungry rocks wait. Gauging the tide he waits. Watching each wave as it swells and then drains the pool below. Wait too long and the tide may go out leaving him clutching the rock alone, waiting in the dark for the next chance. Leap without thinking and disaster awaits. He steps off and begins his descent.