Edgework is really fascinating. Anytime we start exploring something new we can push back the boundaries of the unknown, unpredictable, etc. I have always loved the feeling of doing something for the first time. When I started wakeboarding I was terrified. Everyone else on the boat was great at it, but I would faceplant regularly and the driver would spend more time getting me the rope again than I would on top of the water. It was frustrating!
Another example is when I started having to speak Spanish to live. That was a very anxious time and I was afraid that people would ask me questions because usually I wouldn't understand what they wanted to know. I hated feeling vulnerable and knowing that if I answered wrong or said something silly, they would laugh. Usually I'm pretty good at laughing at myself, but it is still very uncomfortable sometimes.
The part that really stuck out to me in this part is what is written about fears. I truly believe that the only way to get over something is to face it. It's hard, but when you do it, you look back and think "well, yeah, that's how it should happen!" and it doesn't remain an issue.
I can speak Spanish now. It's not that big of a deal. And learning another language doesn't scare me, because I've already been through the process and I know I can do it.
Edgework really does empower. My self-esteem is rising as I discover that I understand this theory. How's that for experiential?!
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