I live in a bubble. Around me, I can see others living their life to the fullest. They jump off cliffs and swim with sharks. They try new recipes and go out of dates with no intention of seeing this person again. They drive 20 miles over the speed limit and buy lottery tickets.
But my bubble keeps me safe.
I don’t walk at night. I don’t swim in pools or the ocean. I make sure to always wear shoes. I don’t try new foods. I don’t drive. I don’t gamble.
My bubble has insured my safety for the past sixteen years of my life.
But something has changed.
I long for plane rides to distance lands. I drive down dirt roads at 80 miles per hour. I buy several five dollar scratch off lottery tickets. I eat at new restaurants every week. I have now swam with fish of every kind.
My bubble has burst and now my life is a roller coaster.
With every coin flip, my life changes and a new experience has been set before me. My eyes are open to the world before me.
Often, my bubble tries to ensnare me again. But I will not go back to a life of boredom and fear. I have found myself in the feel of the sand under my toes and the wind in my hair.
My comfort zones have expanded and I do not fear the world around me.
I can relate to this post personally, which is probably why I enjoyed it so much. I think we all have that sense of longing that keeps us wanting more, looking for new and bright adventures. The coolest part of this blog is that it is about you leaving the comfort of yourself to be vulnerable and raw to the world. It can be scary trying new things, but you seem to have found new comfort in being spontaneous and curious. Your repetition of the “bubble” metaphor was strong throughout the blog and really kept me wanting to read more. I liked reading this blog post, wish there was more context into your adventures, they sound exciting!
I really love how you talk about breaking down the walls of your comfort zone and allowing yourself to explore the realms outside of it. I know a lot of us tend to get stuck in this perfect little bubble that we fear will one day pop, but I love the idea of popping the bubble yourself and giving yourself the space to do things you never even dreamed of before. And I liked how even the little reckless impulsive things like buying lottery tickets are what comes after the bubble bursts. Overall, it was a really fun piece to read and think about.