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| "Bliss Dancer" By: Melissa Mitschele |
I’ve spent a lot of time recently reflecting on the challenges that have come up for me while starting my own business, True North Adventures. At the moment, the one jumping up and down for my attention is the choice to accept the INVITATION to stretch out beyond my own perceived limitations and fully engage in the adventure of my life. The concept itself sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? To be daring and courageous and FULLY ALIVE? But what would I do once I actually got out there… out to the edge of all that I’ve known and felt comfortable doing before?
I will be the first to acknowledge that engaging in life in this way does not always end up working out according to my “masterful plan.” As I tip-toe my way out there and start to move a bit, I often find myself awkwardly attempting to hold onto old ideas or lingering doubts about what is possible for me. It is challenging to be out there ON THE EDGE, letting go of one version of reality without allowing myself to fully jump into the next.
But then, it happens, I STEP OFF the edge of that old story and allow myself to gracefully EMBRACE the adventure before me, and WOW… talk about a radically different way to experience life! Even though I’ve stepped out into new territory and am unsure of what the outcome will be, I’m alive and dancing; JOYFULLY FLOWING with a magical beat that is not mine to control or keep but rather to accept as an invitation to be fully present to the gift of this very precious moment.
Are you willing to play?
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Amazing. I love it. I am willing to play!
ReplyDeleteTo answer the question in this post's title, I'd have to say option B ... Joyful, Spiritual Adventure! It kind of reminds me of riding a bike for the first time... I think everyone can relate to that scary feeling... stepping off the solid cement for the first time and balancing precariously on two wheels instead of comfortably on two feet. Sure it was frightening but sooooo worth it... imagine if you had never hopped on the bike because it was scary! Think of all the adventures around the neighborhood that you would have missed out on as a kid. I cant think of a time that I have regretted stepping out of the comfort zone but it always seemed so uncomfortable at that moment. It really helps to have a nudge so if you get invited to play .... you should play!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with both comments above. It's so interesting that being so uncomfortable can actually make you feel more comfortable. There have been plenty of times where I've been standing at the edge and said "you know, I don't know if I want to step over you edge" and then turned around to walk away... then sometimes I'm nudged, pushed, or hurtled over the edge; other times I decide to turn around and step over myself. The results have always been better than I could ever imagine. All this talk makes me want to go jump over the edge and play!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on entering the blogging world. First entry was fantastic, can't wait to read more. Life is more fun on the edge you are right, whether that is a 24 hour adventure race or letting the baby stay up till 8 when her bedtime is 7, it does not matter, they are out there and pushing beyond the tight grasp I hold :)
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