I'm back from my vacation -- and what a vacation it was. I went trail running (er, somebody forgot to warn me that you can't breathe in high altitudes), white-water rafting, horseback riding and even cliff jumping.
No joke.
What inspired this act ofinsanity bravery? I was offered a choice: Take a risk, or stay safe in our boat and miss out on a potentially amazing experience. I chose to step outside of my comfort zone and make the leap. And I'm so glad I did.
Cliff jumping got me thinking about other choices we face in our day-to-day lives. When presented with an opportunity, what's your instinct? Do you stick with what you've always done or do you venture into the unknown? There's certainly a necessity in our lives for stability, but challenging our self-imposed restrictions and unconscious fears can be incredibly inspiring.
And it doesn't have to involve plunging into the Colorado River. Stepping out of your comfort zone can be downright simple:
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Want more?
Check these out:
"Right Risk" (January/February 2004)
"Everyday Adventures" (June 2006)
"The Virtues of Variety" (October 2006)
What inspired this act of
Cliff jumping got me thinking about other choices we face in our day-to-day lives. When presented with an opportunity, what's your instinct? Do you stick with what you've always done or do you venture into the unknown? There's certainly a necessity in our lives for stability, but challenging our self-imposed restrictions and unconscious fears can be incredibly inspiring.
And it doesn't have to involve plunging into the Colorado River. Stepping out of your comfort zone can be downright simple:
- Take a fitness class you've been wary of in the past
- Prepare one new recipe every week
- Strike up conversation with a neighbor or someone else you see every day
- Change your running/cycling/walking route
- Grab a friend and get lost in a part of your city that you've never explored
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Want more?
Check these out:
"Right Risk" (January/February 2004)
"Everyday Adventures" (June 2006)
"The Virtues of Variety" (October 2006)
Ahhhhhh that's cool chica! Way cool!
As for me? Nowadays "spicing things up" means playing russian roulette with my birth control. I'm kidding.
Oh man that looks like sooo much fun! But way scary too! Props to you for taking the plunge!
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great pic!!! You are right about changing things up and running in new places! I am blessed to be a runner! We get to go and see places most people will never see or find! Life is such a cool adventure when we get off the couch and take a drive, run, walk, or bike. Thanks for sharing!
Johnny
Way to go - that's awesome you took the leap! And it does speak not only to this but to our lives in general - and taking the plunge into some new territory. That is how we grow. Reminds me of the time I went skydiving. Scariest moment in my life stepping out of that airplane. But the most incredible experience after I was out the door! Thanks for sharing this here!
so true
I know I can get caught up in the IT HAS TO BE HUGE but there are so many little ways to shake things up.
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Nice job stepping out!!! Way to go!!