// Don’t let your fear of what could happen, make nothing happen // Last month, I conquered one of my biggest fears: heights. I don’t say this lightly... I say this boldly. I’ve been afraid of heights my whole life. But, in April, my husband and I were in Cancun with some friends for @Whatifconf.  A few of us decided to stay an extra day to go bike riding, snorkeling, zip lining, and... cliff jumping. I’ll be real with you guys: I love being outdoors, but I was scared to death of the cliff jumping idea. It took me forever to decide whether I’d join in. In the past, I’d just tell my husband: “You guys go! I’ll watch from below and cheer you on.” But this time felt different. I didn’t want to be a spectator, anymore. I wanted to be a part of the action. I was gonna jump. So there I was… standing on the edge of that 15-foot cliff, looking down at the water with my husband and friends cheering me on. I felt love, support... and total fear. I was terrified, knees trembling, tears in my eyes, 25 horrible thoughts running through my mind. I backed out 3 times. And it wasn't the slightest bit graceful. But eventually I managed to convince my body to catapult itself off the cliff.  I did it.  I let go.  I jumped. Every muscle in my body was stiff and tensed, but once I hit the cool water, I immediately relaxed, and I swam to the surface. I was OK. Exhilarated, and still scared, but OK. So I did it again. I jumped off the cliff. I was getting braver now. I decided I was gonna keep jumping until that ol’ familiar twist in my chest was gone. This was how I’d write my new chapter—free from the fear I’d carried all my life.  I climbed back up and I jumped another time. This time, it was pure, ecstatic joy. It had finally happened. I wasn’t afraid anymore. What scares you the most may be the very thing you SHOULD be doing.  Yes, it’s scary and totally uncomfortable. But facing what frightens you is also one of the most liberating things you’ll ever do. Seriously, think about it: What fear is stopping you from living the life you know you should be living? // xoxo jen // thanks @thesolars for taking my pic! #fuelyourpassion #simplegreensmoothies

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