So that we can learn to pick ourselves up again.

This is one of my favorite quotes. Not just because Batman is awesome (which he is). The message is such a powerful one. Life is not about avoiding falling down. To enjoy life to it’s fullest you need to be willing to take risks in which you might fall down. Constantly living in fear of falling is a fragile state of mind that will hold you back. But learning to pick yourself up… if you can do that, you have little to fear. You can live boldly. And those who have picked themselves back up know that it’s a powerful, emotional, and motivating experience. Knowing you have the drive and determination to get back up can allow you to take risks that allow you the opportunity to reach far greater heights than you ever imagined.

I’m tempted to try to make this blog a showcase of things that have gone well for me, exclusively the highlights that I’m proud of. I realize though that if there is any hope of my experiences and words resonating with others, I have to talk about the falls too. I’ve had some serious falls but I’ve been fortunate to get back up – and I know you can too.