We all crave comfortable. But sometimes being comfortable is what is holding us back from growth. It is important to challenge ourselves. If we want to experience expansion in life, it is necessary to take some risks.

On my latest adventure, I travelled to this quaint, little village in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The situation asked me to be open to new experiences. I was staying in a new place. I had to figure out how to get to the beach from a clifftop accommodation, as well as figure out the best way to get to town and the neighboring villages.

The first day, I decided I wanted to check out the beach. This meant a long stretch of stairs and then a dirt path surrounded by jungle on either side. My mind raced with thoughts of scorpions and other creatures I could hear moving around the jungle floor. It was a long way from anyone and I wondered also if there was a risk of being attacked by a stranger. But I made my way down anyways, on alert.

I noticed all kinds of fears arising....