I made myself go to one of my favorite places today.

Going there used to be a reward for getting my chores done.

But today I went with my clothes still in the dryer and unfolded towels in a basket.

I had not swept the floors either.

Why the switch from going as a reward to being forced to go?

FEAR

That foe is still here.

So I went to Evergreen Island to prove that I could.

Alone

Unsure but determined

Who will make me go if I don’t?

I heard the fear voice whispering…

later, tomorrow, when you have time, when there is no pain, when your new stick gets here…

I heard that whispering all afternoon until I wanted to scream.

I grabbed my trek pole, camera and keys and marched myself to the car.

If I fall, I fall.

If it hurts, it hurts.

Fear has kept me from Evergreen Island for many months.

But I got there today!

Do not listen to that whispering voice.

Ignore that fear!

Listen to your heart.

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