LaCresha's Lens: LaCresha's Lens Focuses On...page 31...Trying New Things

Is there something that you have wanted to try, and yet continue to put off? What is it that you have in mind which you would like to go and do? Is it riding a motorcycle? Maybe scuba diving? Have you wanted to explore higher education and get your Bachelors, Masters or Doctorates degree?
What are you waiting for? What is keeping you from going after what you want?
I encounter people who have this bucket list, some lists are longer than others, yet these lists have activities waiting to be tried. Some put things off because of time, fear, or the thought that they cannot do it.
This year you should go and do whatever it is that lies in the depths of your heart. Maybe it is a carriage ride, horseback riding, hiking a particular challenging trail, running a 5K? Whatever it is that you have been wanting to do, go and do it. Stop putting it off. We can all come up with an endless list of excuses, however, stop delaying.
We can find the time to accomplish our goals, but we choose not to do it. We can take a few minutes each day a couple hours each week to work towards what we want, it is a conscious choice. It is possible to save up for that dream vacation. With anything else, it takes planning and probably a small sacrifice. However, when you take the time to go and do what you want to do, there is a great reward at the end of that journey. When you can finally say that you checked something off your bucket list there is an excitement which you can celebrate.

Don't be shy about stepping into the dance class, even if you are in your forties and everyone else is younger than you. WHO CARES? The only one who cares is that nagging voice in your head. Yet, if a dance class is what you want to do, that voice will be diminished the first time you nail a pirouette!
Maybe you want to learn how to ice skate, play hockey, be better at playing pool or learn how to be a synchronized swimmer? I cannot even begin to list all the things in which you may want to try or be. Ask yourself, what is holding you back? Whatever it is, find a way to overcome that obstacle and go enjoy yourself. Because when you take the steps to check off those bucket list items, you will find confidence and empowerment. Let's face it, we can all use a little more of that in our lives!