Breaking the jump… I knew I was physically capable yet was scared & my imagination was running wild

Breaking the jump… I knew I was physically capable yet was scared & my imagination was running wild with negative consequences of what “might” happen. The life line really visually messed with my mind. My body & mind needed reassurance. Break it down & repeat. Once is never. Twice is luck. Three times & then ok you’ve got it. It started with the jump & playing back the video to see & prove to myself that I had the clearance. I was easily clear & still scared. It’s my journey, it’s not necessary to make sense to anyone else. It’s about overcoming my mental obstacles, of saying hello to & towards challenge. Of a commitment to break the fear & barriers to knowing who I am, how to control my emotions & see what I’m capable of. Experiences in the laboratory of life. I saw my friend casually dive over the life line into the water & was inspired but scared to do it. “3,2,1, F*** that Sh**!” The simple poetic phrase my parkour coach Johann Vigroux used that worked for me. I wanted it. I wanted to do it. Capable yet scared. Action or inaction, the choice was mine alone. Time to be brave & see what’s possible. Long delays bring me more anxiety around breaking jumps so the saying really helps. ACTION Breaking the jump & diving into water. Have fun with it! Parkour mindset. P is for Parkour & Play in the M.A.P.S. System. #womenover50 #fitover50 #boatlife