I've always melted for clichés in life. I am amused every time they prove themselves true. One saying that has been prevalent in my life these past few weeks is the idea of doing something everyday that scares you. The growth that comes out of these experiences is really life changing. From the change in mindset to the sense of mastery, once you have done something that truly scares you and you are given the proof that the fear was never really real. Is there anything more freeing or incredible feeling than understanding that?
The past few weeks have been scary for me. I have finally committed to a major project and there is no backing down now. Every single day I have awaken to a new fear. One by one, I am facing them. At the end of each day I sit in amazement at what I was able to do. It's the old rip it off like a band-aid approach. The longer I give myself to sit and think on something the more likely I can freak myself out, talk myself out of it, or come up with the perfect excuse for why I can't do it. So... I've gotten into the habit of embracing those fears. So much so, that when the opportunity presented itself about a week ago, I agreed without thinking to do a television interview. Well, here I am the night before, and it is probably one of the few things I have never dreamed of doing. But... I know in 24 hours from now I will be sitting in this very spot smiling that I did it, and it is not as bad as the noise in my head.
So here I am, and openly sharing with you that tomorrow scares the hell out of me!!! However, I am not willing to worry about it for now. Whatever you face, just know there is nothing you can't manage to do for an hour. Go for it... embrace your challenges :) Stay tuned!
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