My world has grown over the last month or two. These little and sometimes spontaneous steps outside of my comfort zone have been exhilarating but scary. With each one, I want to shrink back to safety, like I always do, like I know I shouldn't.

I fear this is all too fragile. If I try too hard and grab on too tightly, everything will crumble. But if I don't hold on tightly enough, everything will slip through my fingers. I need to find the balance.

There are risks to take, skills to improve and lessons to learn. There will be joy and disappointment and possibly every emotion in between, if I can allow myself to experience it. For my world to continue to grow, I can't remain afraid.