Do something that scares you everyday!!!!!

I did my Open Water Diver course!!!!! And yes it did scare me for 3 days, but wow what an experience.

I've always been curious, but I don't like snorkelling too much, I hate water up my nose etc!!!! I've also been frightened of the idea of being out there with so many things I can't see and don't understand and all that space.

But I decided that it was time I pushed another boundary. That's what a lot of this trip has been about, expanding boundaries and leaving comfort zones to experience something new.

I have to say that I'm pretty amazed at a lot of what I have achieved in my 7 months away. The Jo a lot of people knew from years ago and probably even last year wouldn't have dared do what this Jo does!!! And without the help of anti-depressants too!!!!

So - whilst I have been in Thailand I decided to book myself on a course. The first time I went underwater with all the gear on I panicked big style and was all ready for climbing out of the pool in defeat. But as always, I have that gentle feeling of support from above and I pushed through the terror and gradually became more comfortable with it all.

By day 3 I was quite happy to be out in the sea for my 2 final dives. I have been totally blown away by the experience. It must be what it's like to float over the moon's surface but with fish!!!! LOL

All that life going about its business totally unaware and unconcerned with what us lunatic humans are getting up to. It makes you look at your life in a very different light. Since when do fish worry about the price of bread etc!!!!