Living Boldly: Dancing with the Unknown
Dreams are beautiful, but they need action to become real. Living boldly is about stepping into the unknown with trust, courage, and a little sparkle. Faith, trust, and pixie dust my friends!
Boldness doesn’t always mean grand gestures—it can be as simple as saying “yes” when fear tells you to say “no.” It’s starting the business, sharing your art, posting the blog, or even just being vulnerable in conversation. Just go for it! Don’t be afraid to fail or to look silly. I promise you, people will admire you more for leaping than for falling.
When we live boldly, we show the universe we’re ready. And often, the universe responds with opportunities, synchronicities, and people who meet us halfway. Be warned: the universe often delivers even when you don’t realize you are ready! That’s how I got the crystal shop.
How to practice bold living:
Take small brave steps. Boldness is built one choice at a time.
Let yourself be seen. Share your work, your story, your truth.
Flow with uncertainty. Bold living isn’t about controlling the unknown, it’s about learning to dance with it.
So take the leap my friends! Even if your knees are shaking, leap anyway. That’s where life’s richest magic is waiting.
So how am I living boldly this week?
I’m practicing what I preach; Not letting fear stop me from going after a dream.
One of my biggest passions in life is competing in Olympic Weightlifting. First of all, no, I did not go to the Olympics. That’s just the name of the sport. But I have traveled all over the county and world to compete. Last September I was in Rovaniemi, Finland for the Masters World Championships. Long story short, I went in ranked number one and had the win nearly secured, then I bombed out on the last lift. I lost. Handed away the championship is more like it. And to make it worse, the country I handed it to was spectacularly unsportsmanlike. It rattled me psychologically for months.
And now here we are again! In 12 days I will take the platform again at this year’s World Championship. Meet prep is in full swing for me. I’ve been lifting heavy for weeks now. Am I scared? You bet. I’m afraid of failing again. I’m afraid of losing. I’m afraid of panicking on the platform. I’m just generally afraid. But am I letting that fear get the best of me? NO!
This week, with my last heavy few training sessions, I’ve invited that fear to dance. I’m looking her straight in the eyes and telling her to kindly F*CK OFF! I have a dream of being on the podium this year at Worlds. I’m not letting what happened last year control me. And I’m certainly not letting fear get the best of me.
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” — Vincent Van Gogh
