In the last 4 years there are a couple things that have happened in my life that have made me appreciate each day a little bit more, cut people a little more slack, and try things I may not have before because they are scary. My family has lucked out because I bring them along for the ride : ). Renewed perspective is such an awesome gift!
The first was the death of my mom too young, (she had just turned 62) and too sudden (we had 6 weeks with her after her diagnosis.) The second was turning 40. I have always loved the quote "Don't deny getting older. Many are denied the privilege." I have never denied getting older and I am fully aware of the privilege of each day.
I used to think I was afraid of heights. I have since learned that those fears are much more specific. I am afraid of falling out of amusement park rides, off of tall buildings, and off of bridges and cliffs (all even worse if I were to land in a large body of water). I have also discovered that I LOVE to zip-line. I think part of it is the simplicity of the harness and other equipment that is used. I trusted it.
A few years ago I would have never considered trying something like soaring through the air on a metal cable. But the experience has me asking "what should I try next?". Tim is trying to convince us all to try out whitewater rafting next year. Hmmmm - not thinking so - remember the mention above of large bodies of water. But I was told by a fellow zip-liner that they have some pretty great zip-lining in Kauai. THAT I could go for.
white water rafting is soooooo much fun especially if you have a group of people going, you have water fights along the way. you should try it!
ReplyDeleteI had a friend in high school whose dad owned a white water raft... so amazing! Go with a guide who knows what they are doing and you'll have an AWESOME time!!
ReplyDeleteAs for the zip-line... that looks like so much fun! And kudos to you for putting yourself out there! I've created a kind of "bucket list" sort of a thing. A few years ago I got on a boogie board and headed out into the ocean... absolutely terrified but also completely exhilarated!