Ever deliberately lost yourself in a foreign city?
Submerging yourself into challenges and the unknown can reap
an extensive array of personal rewards in various aspects.
By nature, humans take solace in clinging to any conformity
and security present in their lives.
It’s safer, and easier, to ‘follow the map.’
But taking risks are quintessential to constant personal
growth.
The simple notion of discarding direction or ‘letting go’,
even momentarily, can often be difficult to execute. The underlying fears in
the 'what if’s’ can be self-impeding.
When, or if, this notion is achieved with a mindful manner,
we can allow ourselves to experience blissful, inspiring and rewarding
repercussions.
We take risks every day of our lives in decisions that we
consciously and unconsciously make.
Whether it’s getting on a train, car, or plane to get to a
destination, performing, preparing a meal, getting married, crossing the road,
sky diving, hosting a party… We can find fear and risk in almost anything we
do, if we choose to.
With mindfulness and consciousness, it is imperative to let
go, face fears and take risks. To step outside our comfort zones, to try new
things, to forget what others may say or think of you; to believe and to trust
in yourself, your ability and your capability.
In this, we open ourselves to experiences, learning, and
understanding, and thus, empowerment, inspiration, change, and growth.
We can allow ourselves to constantly live to our fullest
potential during our time we have in the gift of life. It is important to
remember that it's not forever.
So, do everyone a favour (including yourself), and ‘get
lost.’©
