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When Was The Last Time You Did Something For The First Time?
Getting out of your comfort zone is hard but rewarding
At first, when I read this, recognition drew a smile on my face.
It seems such a light-hearted question. But then I started making a mental list of “firsts” and realized there is a lot of hidden wisdom in it.
MENTAL LIST
· The first time I went fishing and the thrill of actually catching something.
· The first time I dove headfirst under the water.
· The first time I kissed a girl.
· The first time I scored a goal with fans and paraphernalia in the stadium.
· The first time I scored, for real.
· The first time I stood on a surfboard, never mind the wave was just foam.
· The first time I jumped off a plane, went backcountry skiing, built an igloo…
These are all fresh memories in my mind. I can tell you the exact context, sequence, and characters involved in all of them. And I am sure if you ask yourself this question, the same thing will happen to you: a vivid image of that memory, with smells, sounds, and most of all, THE FEELINGS.
