Create The Life You Want | Hadonica’s Photography
Embracing Fear, Celebrating Life
Overcoming fears and embracing new experiences can be incredibly empowering and transformative. I started the tradition of spending my birthday in Italy and other parts of Europe in 2022 for my milestone of turning 30. After feeling the rush of trying something outside my comfort zone, my eyes were opened to the importance of caring for myself and celebrating my life. This year, not only did I take a month-long trip in Europe, I also took a literal leap of faith, and bungee jumped. From an exhilarating bungee jump to celebrating birthdays overseas, these experiences have shaped my perspective and filled me with a deep appreciation for life's wonders.
Conquering Fears
I have been skydiving once but bungee jumping brought up a different fear. This was a new activity that I wanted to try and knew I would love, but the fear of something going wrong and getting hurt kept popping up. I could have let my fears prevent me from having fun and broadening my horizons, but it’s important to me that I overcome my fears. I told myself:
“I choose to believe I am brave.
I choose to believe I can do anything.
I choose to overcome my fears.
I choose to jump.”
Bungee jumping symbolized pushing past my limitations and embracing the unknown. As I plunged through the air, I felt an exhilaration like never before. It reminded me that fear is often a barrier that holds us back from fully experiencing life's extraordinary moments. By confronting our fears, we gain a newfound sense of freedom and an unshakable belief in our ability to overcome any obstacle. The experience was exhilarating. I felt incredibly free and absolutely amazing like there was nothing else in life.
Crafting the Life You Want
I have been able to spend my birthday in Italy again, looking down at the beautiful mountains and being near water. Every year, it's felt amazing to do something for myself that I absolutely love. Even when I'm short of breath because I'm walking uphill to see the waterfalls or staring down a plunging fall, I can't help but admire how absolutely beautiful life is.
Life is too precious to simply let it happen to us. It's essential to take charge and actively shape the life we desire. By embracing fear, stepping outside our comfort zones, and pursuing our passions, we create a life filled with purpose, fulfillment, and unforgettable memories. Each day presents an opportunity to write our own story and live a life that reflects our dreams and aspirations.
I am literally in love with my life and I can't believe I got to spend my 31st birthday in Italy with my loved ones again to do amazing things and make amazing memories. This is why it's important to not let life happen to you. It's important to create the life you want.