The beginning of the year makes me think of change and growth. What do I want to change this year? How do I want to grow? It reminds me of that all-important lesson I learned years ago: to always be doing something which scares you but is good for you. To constantly be stretching.
In 2009, I stopped practicing a martial art I’ve been learning for the last 10 years to learn a new one. It scared me, but forced me to grow. In 2010, I focused on photography, pushing myself to go out and shoot, sacrificing vacation time and early mornings to it. In 2011, I learned how to cook. Doesn’t sound like a big deal but it was for someone like me who had no idea how to cook.
What’s something you can do in 2012 which scares you but is good for you?