Katharina Buczek
But what were my options at that moment? I could have either chickened out, descended with the plane, lost a couple of hundred bucks, and missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience with friends. Or, I could use my heart to overpower the anxious thoughts in my mind and just go for the jump.
I am so glad I went with the latter.
Now, I am not saying that you necessarily have to jump out of a plane to feel fulfilled in your life. But I am telling you that when I faced my own personal fear in the grandest way possible, I felt utterly on top of the world.
The wind on my face was chilly and whipping. My heart was racing, and my body was plummeting. But it was the most incredible feeling I have ever felt.
And honestly, I don’t think it was because of the skydiving experience at all. Instead, I really believe I just felt proud of myself for exercising courage and taking the leap even when my mind told me not to.
As humans, we all want to be proud of ourselves. So when we continue to back down from challenges, we may resort to feelings of unworthiness, incapability, and apathy.
Work to actively fight against these inclinations and overpower them whenever you can. If you have a fear of public speaking, go to a local karaoke night and get on stage. If you never travel because you have a fear of planes, book a trip to your dream destination and don’t look back.
By pushing ourselves, we can learn, grow, and experience life in ways that we never thought possible. And in the end, you will be left feeling accomplished, fulfilled, purposeful, and proud.
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