When you’re out of your comfort zone
Summer is my favorite time of year. I usually go to a camp for Christian Scientists. I’ve made some of my best friends at camp, and I wouldn’t trade my summers there for anything. My experiences at camp have also taught me what to do when you feel out of your comfort zone.
One summer, for example, I was trying a new camp for Christian Scientists that had more rugged activities than I was used to. I didn’t feel I was as athletic as everyone there, so I was worried that I would struggle a little.
The day came for us to peak a mountain, and about halfway into the hike, I started to feel lightheaded and told the group to stop. All the others in the group had done at least three of these climbs and were at ease, but even after that first stop, I had to keep asking if we could take another break because I didn’t feel great. I felt bad for stopping the group so many times and eventually told them it would probably be best if they went ahead without me.
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