Every year I make one resolution; unlike most resolutions mine isn’t a concrete, its just a simple abstract statement of what I wish to accomplish or improve about myself through out the year. This year my resolution was to push my comfort zone, which involves putting myself in situations that I would normally back away from either due to shyness, fear, or apathy.
Now that over two months have passed I’d like to take stock of a few events in my life or situations I have encountered that have helped me to accomplish this resolution.
1. Yoga Competition (January 5, 2008): I stood in an auditorium of about 100+ people and performed 7 yoga asanas (postures) in under 3 minutes. The week before my competition I was a nervous wreck. Training was draining, and my passion for yoga became a hatred. I kept worrying about falling out, disappointing my friends, and in general failing to meet my own expectations. But the minute before my routine I was calm and collected. I just told myself to go out there, and “do it”, which is exactly what I did. While I was performing I didn’t think about anything. I simply went on stage and performed my routine as a I had rehearsed for nearly a month. I felt great afterwards. Probably the most confident I’d felt in years!! Part of me was actually sad when it was over, because I no longer had the competition to look forward to, but I knew there would be another one soon…
2. Trapeze (March 9, 2008): I can’t say that I’m afraid of heights, but I am always slightly nervous when it comes to trying out new things that might threaten my life, who isnt?? So I signed up, climbed up the thirty foot skinny ladder, and my palms started to sweat and my heart began to race a little. I didn’t have enough confidence in the person who was belaying me to just let go and swing out, but a familiar voice gave me confidence, when he said, “Don’t worry Poornima, Daryl is very strong, he’s got you.” That was enough for me to jump off and swing! It was simply a matter of trust, combined with confidence in myself, and understanding when and how to move my body. After that first swing I was hooked!
3. Argentina (Coming soon!)
