I do not like heights. So what would posses me to swing from a cable wire in a canopy of trees in a Costa Rica rain forest?
I talked to several people before undertaking this adventure. Friends who had done it assured me how safe it was and how much fun they had had.
After seeing three girls under the age of 8 in our group I thought, I too, can do this. However, this provided little comfort when I remembered that most kids are fearless.
After the guides showed us how safe the process was, I put aside my fear. I let my desire for fun and adventure take over. (Okay – it was still there as I screamed jumping off the first platform.)
Stepping out of our comfort zone can be scary. It can feel like we are jumping off the ledge as I did and swinging without a net.
However, only when we try new things can we expand our circle of experience. The more we do that, the more we grow and the less we fear.
We build a courage and trust muscle. Like any training, it takes practice and we do it one step at a time.
Stepping outside of my comfort zone left me feeling powerful and exhilarated. You do not have to zipline. You can have a difficult conversation, try a new way or break a habit. Do one thing this week and see what happens.