In
his book, Bruce Lipton (Biology of Belief or "BOB") explains that all
cells contain electrically charged molecules that attract or repel each other
and in doing so, are able to perform the cell's vital functions. He points out
that our cells are perpetually trying to achieve a state of stability. Just
like our smallest building blocks, we (full humans) also tend to seek
stability, forming patterns/routines/rituals that make us feel comfortable,
sticking with what and who we already know.
Arriving at Popoya Beach, I felt a sense of hesitation and anxiety,
which is crazy because I love the beach and the ocean and knew I'd have more
time to do yoga, meditate, reflect, relax and otherwise take good care of
myself. I decided to investigate these
rogue emotions and found that there was an underlying fear of discomfort hiding
behind them. David really wanted me to
learn how to surf so we could paddle out together and I was nervous that I
wouldn't be able to learn. I was
resistant to the discomfort that comes with the learning process, which, in the
beginning, involves a seemingly endless process of trying and failing (repeat).
Understanding this, I knew I would not let the fear of failure (not being
enough) prevent me from the excitement of enjoying the beach and learning a new
sport. It has been said that if all
babies quit trying to walk after falling too many times, we'd be a sedentary
species. I decided to give surfing a go and loved (mostly) every second of my
experience, surfing 2x every day while we were there. Change is difficult, venturing into the
unknown is difficult, learning something new is not easy. However, if we don't push ourselves to go
beyond our boundaries, we will miss out on some of life's most exciting
experiences. Think about vinegar and
oil. Bruce points out that they are oppositely charged and therefore don't mix
well together until shaken; and how much more delicious our salads are because
of it. I encourage you to go out and explore, do something different, try
something new, so that you can venture toward living a more delicious life.
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