10-22-24

Today, the first day of a trip, anxiety and “what ifs” dominate.

It’s been years since I’ve traveled and hiked alone.

Fear of getting lost, while hiking or driving, is the biggest thing.

It is important to realize how much fear is still present in my life.

How it is not shrinking, it is growing.

Let me not be judgmental about it, let me practice acceptance.

I am not here to be perfect, I am here to be honest.

No matter how loud my fear becomes, I can still be present.

It does not have to be obeyed, it is not my master.

Today, let me not focus on my fear of being lost,

Let me change my perception, to appreciation for exploring new

territory.