What’s Scarier Than Sharks in the Water?
Why I’ll take the waves over the what-ifs
I'm still thinking about yesterday's ocean plunge at Second Beach. The water was that perfect temperature where you feel both invigorated and cleansed—until I remembered my client's story about surfing next to a seal. You know what that means, right? Where there are seals, there are likely sharks nearby.
But here's what struck me: we do this dance with fear every single day, don't we? We weigh the risks against what nourishes our souls. The ocean is my reset button, my energy cleanser after a day of healing work. Yet statistically, I'm probably in more danger driving to the beach than swimming in it.
This got me thinking about all the fears we carry—some rational, many not—and how they can either paralyze us or teach us to live more fully. Keep reading for some thoughts on navigating this beautiful, sometimes scary world with an open heart.
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