I love Firsts! Sounds kind of strange but I have always really thrived on new adventures, trying new things and change. It is always a little scary thinking of doing something you have never done before, but I have found that this is the most exciting part of life.
When I was 19 my older brother came over to my apartment and said “Let's go Hang Gliding.” Well my brother is amazing, smart and I knew he was a great pilot. That day we jumped off of Torrey Pines Cliff together. It was incredibly scary to just walk off the cliff- and believe the glider would take over. Once we were flying I felt a pure sense of joy and security. The wind felt so solid in an instant my fear had turned to faith. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Conquering the fear of doing something new had pushed me into a growth spurt in all areas of my life.
That is what happens to us- if we conquer our fear we grow. Our fear is there to keep us stuck. One of the best ways to get “unstuck” is to go do something you are afraid of. See the magic unfold as you become bigger, stronger, more courageous. Courage is a muscle you have to exercise or it goes away.
