BIKERS CLUB AUGUST 2019 ISSUE | Page 26

Step outside your comfort zone and do something you fear Doing something you fear is a huge step in personal growth! Fear prevents us from truly living and doing things we desire. So pushing beyond the fear and accomplishing something you deemed impossible is a huge confidence boost! It invokes a sense of empowerment because you know "If I can do that, I can do anything!" And maybe you even realize there was nothing to fear and you can't wait to do it again. Talk and listen to people Each one of us is a tiny part of the universe. By listening to others about their cultures, ideas, religions, way of life, joys and struggles, our own knowledge, compassion, and perspectives deepen and expand. This strengthens our understanding that we're all more alike than different because at the core of all people is the desire to feel love, joy, peace, and happiness. Go on a Spiritual Retreat Spiritual Retreat are a perfect way to combine travel with a specific self-discovery intention through meditation, journaling, classes, and healing sessions. Retreat can be for a weekend or over the course of weeks. Some have specific themes and others are customized to your needs. You can travel to known spiritual areas such as India or Machu Picchu or a nearby city. No matter what you choose, traveling to a retreat provides the time and space to focus on the inner self without life's daily distractions and the chance to explore a new place. Despite being at different stages and having unique goals, we're all on some kind of spiritual and personal adventure, and the key to remember is.. growth is a process that happens gradually. So start whatever you are at this present moment and move forward one step at a time. If you travel but not by yourself, try a solo trip. If you always travel solo, do something you fear like driving or mountain climbing. If you've never been outside your own town, visit a neighbouring city. Simply pick one suggestion that makes you uncomfortable or reasonates with you and GO GROW! - by Rahul Mehta