Fear is a four-letter word that stands in the way of many things. I know this firsthand. I would let fear stand between me and trying new things for years. Last year, I feel like I broke out of my shell, and now I am a thrill-seeking, adventure-loving person. I am more inclined to trying new things and going out on a limb, beyond my comfort zone. Those fears I had kept me from discovering what the world has to offer and who I could be. Having fears was my crutch and excuse for staying out of danger’s way. Not that I thought I was going to be in tremendous danger, I was simply content living in my dull world. My idea of a good time was (and still is to some degree) staying in, curling up with a Tatiana de Rosnay book, and reading it from cover to cover. Now, when the opportunity presents itself, I am more open to doing something spontaneous. My big year of realization was 2015. Many great things happened that year, and it was only the beginning of my adventurous discoveries. I conquered fears I did not even know I had, but I am ready to keep on this path. Nothing quite says facing fears like climbing a mountain or saddling up a horse and riding it. It makes me excited to think about facing a fear that attempts to stand in my way and stopping it in its tracks. Had it not been for the gentle nudge to go against my close-minded judgment, I would not have the courage to voluntarily do adventurous things like hiking in the great outdoors with the potential of meeting bears or parasailing on probably the coldest summer day. Those thrills were absolutely amazing, and I shut my fears down to live and enjoy life. The idea of facing fear and conquering the fear seems easy in theory, but sometimes it is not as simple as I just made it be. Some fears will take more than coaxing or peer pressure to overcome. It may not happen with the snap of a finger or blink of an eye; it is mind over matter. Do not let your mind devour your soul and the possibilities it desires. When we think too much and validate our fears, it builds a barrier between never knowing and only dreaming. We only have a limited time to live, so there is no time for fear. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2016
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