“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” | George Addair
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Yesterday, I literally looked fear square in the face. -
I was so kindly invited to go rock climbing in Tabor with @david.schaffelhofer and his lovely family. Never mind my acrophobia, I’ve never been one to shy away from a challenge. We arrived and I got geared up and set to climb the via ferrata. -
On my first attempt, I reached a point where fear gripped me and I couldn’t go any further. Andrea so kindly came to show me a way out. It was the only point on the climb I could quit. -
I went back down and I was puzzled at how great my fear was. I then observed families and children making the climb. They approached it with total confidence and excitement. -
I said a prayer and committed to giving it another shot. I am no quitter. As I passed the point of no return, I began to sing a song of worship in my heart. “It’s me and You on this now, God.” Lo and behold, I made it to the top to a spectacular view of the town and river. I went back down and after a short rest, did the climb again. -
All this really made me realise - “how many things do we run away from because we let fear get the best of us?” Looking back now and remembering feeling of being at the top, I was going to cheat myself of such an incredible experience by succumbing to fear. -
Though never easy, I encourage you to say “yes” in spite of the fear. You never know what beauty lies ahead ✨
- “If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again.” | Aaliyah -
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