Not Yet Known

Learning something new is like learning how to ride a bike. At least that’s what it feels like for me. At first, I feel wobbly but the more I practice, I begin to feel stable and then pretty soon I’m ready to ride. I started a new contract on Friday, and it was a day of firsts. I was exploring a new form of writing, with a new set of rules, in a new sector. While I appreciate being exposed to new projects, there’s always that uneasy feeling where I ask myself, “can I do this?”

However, for the first time, I wanted to chase that uneasy feeling instead of shy away from it. Stepping into the unknown has always made me fearful. I think most of us feel that way because we are stepping away from what we know. But as you push yourself into new experiences, you’re reassured to know you can survive it. The unknown isn’t scary, it’s just not yet known.

I count myself fortunate to be pushed outside of my comfort zone, because only then do I begin to see myself fully.