JordanMaylea

Are you letting your fear define you?

If you squint... you can see my husband and I standing out on that arch. It's one of my favorite photos from our big hiking trip this year, and the crazy thing is... it almost didn't happen.

We hiked a few miles up the side of the cliffs in Capitol Reef National Park to get to this spot.

When we arrived, a dozen or so hikers were laying lazily on the rocks, eating snacks and admiring the view. Just as we were about to do the same, a woman said:

"Wait!! You have to go out there and get a picture! Hand me your camera... I'll take it for you!"

*Pause to appreciate the beauty that is hiking culture. The people you meet in these places are truly incredible*

"It's not as scary as it looks," she continued. "Here, go this way... you'll get to a fork in the path. The right looks easier, but take the left. It's better. Trust me... you'll be so glad you did it."

Turns out the hike out to the arch wasn't nearly as scary as it looked. Other hikers had clearly marked which rocks to climb, and which ones to go around.

When we arrived a few minutes later... we smiled, trusting that the random stranger we could barely see would snap a photo to capture the moment. She didn't disappoint.

So here's my question: are you letting your fears define you? It's often the UNKNOWN that is scary... not the thing itself.

Feel the fear. Then do it anyway. Listen to others who have already hiked the path... and know the journey isn't as scary as it looks ❤️

Tried to tell her we aren't working tonight because the are playing but she insisted 😂

And every great leader was once a beginner! Don't despise your small beginnings... stay hungry, be coachable, put your head down and go to work. From small beginnings come great things!