Yes just try it! Go for the shortest/easiest wall first. I still have an automatic nervous system reaction on my first wall each session. Like my body tensing up as it realizes I’m clinging to rocks several feet above the ground. I just slow my breathing and remind myself I’m safe before continuing on. It also helps to go with a kid because I feel like I can’t chicken out if a 7 year old did it 😆.
sounds like you've discovered a beautiful place! I wonder how different life might feel if we did really feel supported within our families/communities ♥️
It’s such a difficult thing to change even without personal relationship because in order to be there for others, you need to accept that you may fail and need help too. I hope to remember this lesson as I raise my kids, but I know modeling it will require going against all the cultural expectations I’ve been steeped in.
i’ve been wanting to get into rock climbing!! i’m nervous about the first time but i think i need to just …go. haha. thanks for this! 👏🏼
Yes just try it! Go for the shortest/easiest wall first. I still have an automatic nervous system reaction on my first wall each session. Like my body tensing up as it realizes I’m clinging to rocks several feet above the ground. I just slow my breathing and remind myself I’m safe before continuing on. It also helps to go with a kid because I feel like I can’t chicken out if a 7 year old did it 😆.
sounds like you've discovered a beautiful place! I wonder how different life might feel if we did really feel supported within our families/communities ♥️
It’s such a difficult thing to change even without personal relationship because in order to be there for others, you need to accept that you may fail and need help too. I hope to remember this lesson as I raise my kids, but I know modeling it will require going against all the cultural expectations I’ve been steeped in.