Risky and Wonderful

Risk and opportunity are two sides of the same coin. -Yvan Byeajee

Dear Friends,

A couple of weeks ago a dear friend and I met up at the Billy Goat Trail in Great Falls for a hike.  I had been there the day before and had seen a sign that stated the Billy Goat trail was flooded, but that particular day, as we came in the opposite direction and I didn’t see a sign, I assumed the trail was fine.

Turns out, it wasn’t…it definitely was not fine.

The trail was flooded, with a couple of crossings that, while the water wasn’t running fast and was safe to cross, it was also definitely deep…way deeper than we expected…but on we went, perhaps ill-advised, but with joy and adventure in our spirits.

It was a wonderful afternoon, full of laughter and connection and unexpected surprises on the trail…and was a wonderful risk to take.  Now, had that water been unsafe to wade through, we should not have taken that risk, but seeing as it was slow moving and gentle, it made for just a fabulous and surprising afternoon.

I’ve been thinking a lot about “risky and wonderful” since our blog post a few weeks ago, and about ways in my own life where, if I want something wonderful to happen, I have to be willing to take a risk.  There are spaces in my own life where it feels easy, even if anxiety-producing, taking that risk.  There are other spaces in my life where the thought of taking a risk feels really hard and scary, where opening myself up and taking a risk for the chance of something wonderful on the other side feels daunting to me.

I hope, this week, you are able to see clearly the spaces where you should take a little more risk for the chance of something wonderful, even if that risk feels scary and hard.

Have an amazing week, my friend.

Love
Krista