What is one thing you would change about yourself?
If changing something about myself were as simple as adding a pinch of salt, I’d sprinkle in a little more courage.
I wouldn’t mind adjusting that part of me just a bit, because there’s a small part of me that envies those who seem fearless. I love watching skydiving videos, cliff jumpers, and people who travel extensively.
But I don’t enjoy flying, heights make me uneasy, and you won’t catch me on rides that drop or flip. Snorkeling is fine, but scuba diving freaks me out.
And as much as I’d dream of visiting space, I know I probably wouldn’t go, even if I had the chance. But man how I wonder about the overview effect — the feelings of awe when astronauts see earth in space for the first time.
I did try parasailing once—it was terrifying. Oh, and I also don’t really like elevators.
I do wish I had the courage though to skydive, hang glide, or try all those thrilling adventures, but that’s just not who I am. And I’ve come to accept that about myself.
That said, I do understand that the feelings and sensations we chase through these experiences can be discovered in other ways. I’m just trying to figure out what that looks like for me.
The Wild Gems 