The Other Side of Fear 😰

I’ve often felt paralyzed by fear. Whether it’s venturing out on an epic solo hike or talking to that cute girl at the gym, fear has often stood between me and my desires.
 
A few years ago, I absconded with a Jeep that I rented for one day and brought back six months later (that’s a story for another day) and settled outside of St. George, Utah. There were rumors of majestic waterfall accessible only by a desolate and dangerous dirt road – and I armed myself with four-wheel drive to navigate it.
 
I planned my route, packed my gear, and set out at sunrise for a two-hour drive to the middle of nowhere. There was no cell service. Not a soul in sight. And upon arriving at the trail, a sign read “Danger Ahead. Proceed with Extreme Caution.”
 
At that moment, I panicked. Hit the brakes. And became completely overwhelmed with everything that could go wrong. Busted tires. Mechanical failures. Being stranded in the middle of nowhere.
 
And in that moment, I let fear wash over me. I allowed it to consume my soul. And I turned back.
 
The entire drive home, I cursed myself for letting fear get to me. I felt foolish and ashamed. But it was all in my head 😞
 
Consider for a moment something you’ve always wanted. A goal. A dream. Something burning inside your soul for as long as you can remember. 
 
Now consider why you haven’t achieved it.
 
Fear is the mind-killer. It isn’t real yet it can paralyze us from achieving our desires - unless we find the courage to face it.
 
Looking back, I wonder how much differently life would’ve turned out if I didn’t let fear get in the way. All those unique experiences I passed up. Words left unsaid. And interesting people I could’ve met. Had I only realized:
 
Everything you’ve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.