I said 'by yourself', not 'to yourself' haha!
Ok, so since I've been about a teenager and definitely since 'Feel The Fear And Do It Anway' by Susan Jeffers (amazing book for dealing with fear and taking empowered action!), it certainly pushed me to try things out. I've always loved learning and experiencing (quite possibly due to my dad's attitude of 'Just try it. It doesn't matter what happens!').
Adding this knowing- that the more you experience and that it can only augment one's life, I've always enjoyed pushing the boat out and doing things for the hell of it. I've always been quite independent so if I want to do something badly enough, I will. Regardless of if I can get a friend to come along with me. Not always, not all the time, but if it means enough to me, then by hook or by crook, I'll go it alone if I have to!
I believe Susan Jeffers said something along the lines of 'Don't wait around to be invited into someone else's circle. Create your own and invite others in.' Great advice.
I find that sometimes when I've done something, my friends or workmates can be like 'How comes you didn't invite me?', I usually think to myself 'Because you probably wouldn't have been fussed about it, if I mentioned it!'
You really inspire people by just being the strong being you are. Just be you, be the aligned you and others will fall into line and follow your example! But you must be brave enough to take the first step to it (especially if those around you are being wishy washy!). Keep to your dream and don't let anybody tell you otherwise. Follow your heart, your gut toward what you love and you never know which fantastic people you'll meet!
Make your goal to have fun and experience (not to get the partner/job/house etc all the time) and see what happens.
The luck psychologist I wrote about a little while ago, Richard Wiseman. He found 'unlucky' people used to be so goal focused, they'd completely miss all the wonderful opportunities around them!
And there's always something you'll learn and you'll be able to see the world through different perspectives. Especially after my new round of trying new things out since the New Year, I really appreciate my group attendees. To make the time and effort to attend a space that you may be very nervous about, takes incredible courage, so I thank you! It can be terrifying going to something new (particularly if you're on your own!) but all for the fun of it! You never know who you'll meet or what great connections you will create.
Wading through life is a perfect time to trust your intuition- you gut feeling, that which knows what is best for you. See how it makes you feel- when you see an activity/person/place/thing do you have an inner calling towards it? See what happens.
All is well, you just came here to play and try things out. Be easy about it, you know what you're doing. Just trust!
Happy being you!!!
Lots of love, Nick Xxx
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