Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone! (And Flying Into a New Future!)
Is there something you want to do, but are too afraid to take the leap?
My birthday was last week and as it would turn out, I had been OFFERED a pretty epic gift but I was nervous to take it. Fear was creeping in and trying to tackle me before I could make a move- before I could add some points to my own personal score board.
Ever since I was young, (being the weird little introvert I was), I never wanted to go on field trips or camps over night. I love having my own bed, my own space and my own time to think, dream and interact with MYSELF!
So I spent my whole life saying 'no' and turning down so many opportunities that looking back on, would have been so great for me.
I'm creeping up to 30 now (-_-) and I'm still turning down almost any situation or event that requires me to commit to over night or long stay that makes me feel uncomfortable.
A couple of months ago, a woman was asking for help at her yoga retreat and so, being in high spirits at the time, I reached out to her. We spoke briefly and it seemed like everything would align in some perfect syncronicity so I confidently said to myself, "I am going on a yoga retreat next year!"
I smiled and let it waft into the future.
Fast forward.
TODAY I am sitting at my computer, catching up from my 8 day (EIGHT DAYSSSS) long yoga retreat journey where I had the opportunity of sharing with the beautiful women there the value of our food choices! 💓
I was nestled in a beautiful villa in the jungles of the town I had been living in before moving to the beach so there was a lot of familiarity with the colors of the horizon and the calling of the monkeys in the trees.
Truthfully, I was scared. My brain was finding ways to back out. "I don't want to leave my new house!" "I was just getting the house finished!" called the fear through my mind, (I'm renovating and I've been working so hard to get my house livable!) Or best yet,
"But it intercepts with my birthday!"
Silly girl, your brain is bringing you down.
🌟 How many of us talk ourselves out of incredible opportunities?
🌟 How many of us pass up chances to live and enjoy our time here out of some sense if obligation or fear?
I'm telling you- I work on myself tirelessly (I have a little bit of baggage to sort through from my younger years - but hey, we all do and that's OK!)
I challenge myself to be a better me, overcoming my fears and finding true happiness inside, it can easily get trapped by fear but we have to be strong and combat it with love, passion and joy! 💓
Here's my reframing affirmations and I hope this story or similar feelings and thoughts can help you in your life too!
Past Program: "I am SCARED to go." XYZ reasoning... (All the negatives!) 😥
Present Programming: "I am EXCITED to go." XYZ reasoning! (All the positives!) 😍
Life's a journey! There are risks involved in every choice but if we let fear hold us back, we won't ever go anywhere! 💓
Let us spread our wings ans fly above the ideas and thoughts and feelings that hold us back!
Love, Cece 💓
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But it is safe in here and besides if I can't take my home with me I am not going.
That's exactly what I AM SAYING! ;)
Of course HOME is where YOUR HEART IS!
Did I ever tell you that I think life is a huge cosmic joke and it is my job to find the punchline? Seriously.
You want to know what's really funny? What makes a great punchline?
Every time. Every single time I have overcome the fear and just gone to something I have come out with a net positive in my life. Every single time.
Not, you understand, that a 100% rating makes it any easier to do :)
I'm glad you went. I'm glad you overcame. I'm really glad that from my perspective, you do so more often than not. Good on ya kid.
And note that I made no comment on your relative age (or lack thereof). I'm thinking there is a punchline there :)
Haha well- I think that 100% rating is pretty dang commendable! I mean, I guess I could say the same thing though I do feel I am in this situation staring fear of the unknown in the face an awful lot ;) I do resist a LOT but more often than not, I do it and often whine about it a lot ;) but in the end, like the outcome because at the very least, it gives me a great story <3
Welllll, age is but a number and if I were calculated based on life experience I would be well past my expiry date so I am happy you left that silly number out of the way ;)
Get outta here with that tan already!
I think a yoga retreat would be something I'd enjoy - soon... :)
Hahaha I work hard on it ;) Lounging in the sun regularly will get that affect over time ;) You should give it a go! It's great for the mind, body and soul <3
Send the sun over and I will get right on that!
Its always better to take a leap of faith and fail then live in regret. We can't play it safe all the time and most of the time you're better for it even if it doesn't quite work out as you expected
Also, That watermelon dress is the best, I have a watermelon T shirt and I have to curb myself from wearing it sometimes.
I agree with you- sometimes the most unexpected outcome really is the best! We can't ever know what is to come and that's the exciting part of it, isn't it? :) I try my best to push past the fear even though it does try to scream at me a lot given that I'm in constant adventure mode ;)
My dad got me this dress last year for my birthday believe it or not! For my blog haha he's too adorable! :) I haven't met anyone with a watermelon T-shirt before! You should send me a photo of it, I have to see it now that you've brought it up!
LOL he is really sweet and since you insist - Heres a pic of me wearing it - https://steemit.com/travel/@chekohler/me-and-leo-the-tiger-2018-04-22-13-19-25
You are great Cece...such an inspiration to the Steem world! keep those words of wisdom coming our way. btw I bet that yoga retreat was amazing, you probably felt like a new woman after a week of tlc! I'm sure your enthusiasm about healthy eating was a blessing to the others at the retreat. You've taught me so much in the short time I've known you. Happy birthday, cheers to a new exciting year! :)
You're so sweet and I am so happy you stopped by for this ;) I loved being able to host my workshop and teach the women there about healthy, (vegan) food <3 It warms my heart always to be able to share in any way I can! I think one of the biggest obstacles we face is the unknown, same as me for accepting this retreat- the fear of the unknown is half the battle and it's the same for those with their diet. If the information and guidance is there, people are pretty open and even excited to try it. That's the most fun part about it all - and seeing people like you thrive in the challenge and not only loving it but sharing it in such an inspirational way with the rest of the world <3
Thank you for the birthday wishes, I had a beautiful birthday of eating at all of my favorite restaurants in town which is my favorite thing to do ;)
I'm so happy we have come together and that I've been able to impact you in any way. You've also taught me so much and having this beautiful network of community keeps me always coming back to check in <3 Happy New Year to you too!
Happy Birthday Sweetie 🌸💖🌸
Thank you so much @lenasveganliving :) I hope you're doing well-- sending you a huge hug <3
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