There was a moment I started to stress about how I would get myself down. On the way up I read a plaque where a woman had fallen to her death, so it freaked me out and I started to doubt my ability. I remember saying to my husband that I hoped a helicopter could land on top of the mountain, because that's the only way I would be getting down from here.
Marion's lookout - me pointing at the cliff I had to climb! |
It was at that moment I knew I had to trust myself and climb the cliff.
Amazingly I did it.
I climbed the freaking cliff and found myself at the top of Cradle Mountain looking over Dove Lake and the beautiful surrounds.
We were so fortunate to have a clear, crisp winter's day with the most spectacular of views. This was 11 years ago, so before we had a mobile with a camera!
The spectacular view of Cradle Mountain, Tasmania |
I did it! I climbed the freaking cliff! |
Why am I sharing this story I hear you ask.
I guess I haven't been trusting myself enough lately, and needed to remember a time when I did. I have been second-guessing my decisions and not being honest with myself.
As a parent I need to trust myself more. I need to trust in what I believe is the right thing, and trust what my husband and I are doing as parents is right and not care what others say.
I love this post Julie!! Trusting in ourselves is so important. I too have been reminded of this again recently with Ruby. You'd think I'd have it downpat a third time, but doubt still creeps in! I keep reminding myself love is enough - for our babies, our family and ourselves. Thanks for this post. Think i needed it xxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Elisa, I'm glad you like it.xx
DeleteWe climbed that bit last year and I was scared as well at the chain link climb part. Yay for trusting yourself. Trust is my word this year and has been challenging me xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, sometimes we just need to trust our gut instead of overthinking everything which I am terrible at! :) xx
DeleteWell done, what an incredible hike! And a great reminder to believe in yourself and the support of your partner. I hope you can find your inner strength and trust in yourself.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad this memory has reminded you on how to trust yourself. I would love to hike Cradle Mountain. Such a beautiful part of the world.
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