To the Moon you say??

"We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy but because they are hard, because the goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, once we are unwilling to postpone , and the one which we intend to win" John F. Kennedy September 12, 1962

Recently my family and I went to the Kennedy Space Center on the coldest Florida vacation I have ever been on. Even the locals were mad about the weather. The nerds in my family, notice I do not count myself, wanted to go learn about space. I on the other hand just wanted to sit on the beach. I was out voted, I have created too many nerds from my own body. And when I tell you we read every plaque and pause to consider its significance I mean we read every word.

My husband who happens to be the leader of the nerds was pumped. We drove an hour and half early in the morning so we could "rope drop" NASA. Yes I said rope drop NASA. It was the highlight of his year I assure you. He actually had tears in his eyes.

I am a team player, in fact, we refer to ourselves at Team Faggart when signing all birthday cards, so here I am at wannabe space camp in Florida on my vacation when I see this quote from John Kennedy.

So here is the short of it, This quote makes me think of my own strength. When I think about how sure Kennedy was of the space program, I think about my own self doubt. Why can't I go to the moon? And this is why.......

I am scared. Scared of failure. Scared of being judged. Scared of what could happen if it is not what I expect. Fear is a funny thing and I will probably write about it multiple times as I begin these blogs because that seems to be the current emotion I am feeling. Fear can stop us in our tracks and prevent us from moving. Today I choose to own my fear, acknowledge it, and push through. Will that be easy. NOPE. But will it be worth it. YES.

I have decided to bet on myself regardless of what happens. To bet on my abilities as a therapist, to bet on my work ethic, and my inner strength, To make these bets is not easy, it will be difficult and challenging but I am sure that I am ready.

Can you choose to go to the moon? Can you choose to move through something hard relying on your inner strength?