"Life begins where fear ends"

I love this quote as it holds a lot of meaning for me.  I am an ardent believer (and yes I am pushy about it), about pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and confronting your fears. This is where truly "living" your life begins.

What is your comfort zone? And how far are you willing to push yourself out of it?  Recently I asked a friend to attend a yoga workshop with me in California.  I was surprised when it took her so long to get back to me, but her response was even more surprising.  She said “it’s not my thing, and clothing optional is not even allowed in my house”.  I had no idea what she was talking about so I scoured the retreat centres website to find a small item in the FAQ that said some guests may chose to go in the hot tub or sweat lodge naked and they would appreciate it if you would respect this.  I could not believe that this would stop my friend from attending an uplifting women empowering workshop!!  As a yogi and sexually comfortable woman, my view of the naked body is just that – a naked body.  While I respect my friend’s decision not to attend, I couldn’t help but think wouldn’t it be great if she could have pushed herself a little outside her comfort zone. I am always looking for ways to push the limits and while I may not be as adventurous as some (and obviously much more adventurous than others) I want to make sure I am always open to new adventures and experiences.  A few months ago while researching spa treatments at a spa I was going to out of town, I found a Balinese treatment that included a “Venus Vagina Smoke”?? I had never heard of this, a quick Google search turned up very little information other than “a Balinese ritual done for women the night before their wedding”, and that this was the only spa online that offered this treatment. A new experience, yay!! Of course I immediately booked the treatment!!  The whole treatment was fabulous, the Venus Vagina Smoke was a small part of it and kind of anti climactic, but now I can say with a fair amount of certainty that I am one in a small group of women that have had a Venus Vagina Smoke!!  Every time I push myself to try or do something new it empowers me to keep doing it.  For me this is how I make sure I am always living life to the fullest, and while others may not share this same desire I intend to keep doing it and wish you would too!!