Conquering My Fears

One thing that brightened my day was conquering one of my fears. More than a year ago, I went kayaking in the pacific ocean at Monterey bay, California. I signed up for a tour but needed help keeping up with the rest of the group. It was my first time kayaking; after an hour, I struggled to kayak on the ocean with its strong waves.

Following the experience, I had the urge to get better at it. So, I signed up for a kayaking class at a nearby lake. The class was enjoyable, and I told myself I would do this every couple weeks. But, before I knew it, weeks turned into months, and my fear of being in a kayak only heightened.

Ever since Kayaking by myself has been on my mind. Today, I finally decided to rent a kayak and deal with it. I told the guy to keep an eye out for me in case I fell in the water. Luckily that never happened. Everything I learned a year ago slowly came back as I figured my way around the lake.

It is one thing to kayak in a crowded lake with sailboats and other kayaks, but it’s another to be the only one in the lake. The stillness, the seagulls, and the solitude all brought me joy.

I need a lot more practice to be better at it and not be scared anymore. Nevertheless, I am happy to have crossed the first step of just being in the water alone.

Can you relate to this experience of conquering your fears? For some, it’s learning to swim as an adult or attempting to skydive. Do share your experience.

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