Courage to Face Fear

Going on an adventure tests your courage to face fear.

Sometimes the euphoria of signing up to an exciting adventure is then met with a moment of panic when the realisation sets in of what you’ve committed to.

Fear not, as it’s probably a good thing that your panic is highlighting things you will need to prepare for. Perhaps it’s your fitness, your mental strength, your gear, your skills or your knowledge of what you’ll be facing. Your confidence will grow the more you prepare.

But there’s always that nagging doubt or question in your mind. Am I good enough? Who will be my companions? Uncertainty is the nature of adventure. Isn’t that what made it exciting in the first place?

Having Courage to Face Fear

Our very first trek in the Himalayas, to Everest Base Camp, was an exciting prospect. A big challenge doing something completely different. Once signed up though, a million questions came into our minds. What would the trail be like – would it be dangerous or scary? What are the risks at high altitude and how would we cope?

One by one we worked through these questions. We prepared for our trek and set off. Most of our fears were not even realised. But each challenge we faced, we got through it one step at a time. By the end we were amazed with what we had achieved.

What do you think?

• How have you overcome fear before?
• Is it time you stepped out of your comfort zone?

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