Facing fears - one step at a time

The unknown is scary -- to me at least.

When I am determined to do something, regardless if it is my first time trying, I reach my goal. Despite having numerous successes under my belt, I am always nervous when doing something for the first time. I wonder:

• Did I prepare enough?
• What if x, y, and z happens?

During these moments of anxiety, I try to remind myself that if 'x, y, z' happens, I can figure things out. And, 'x, y, z' usually doesn't happen -- so there's no point in stressing about it. Logic and reason aside, it seems that fears bubble up.

This mountain is an attempt to quell those fears.

I have a single goal when hiking Kilimanjaro -- to be in the moment. The past and future don't exist. "What if," doesn't matter. All that will matter, is the here and now.

Let's see if I reach this goal. I have the feeling it is the greatest challenge I have set for myself yet.