Facing your fears!
Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 06:52PM The traveling around australia has been incredible and we have been able to see some amazing sights and one of them being the Great Barrie Reef… it was incredible. However I do feel that we could have seen more. I have a massive fear of the ocean and when we booked the trip I wasn't thinking about it but when the time can, I could feel the fear within me. But it was not going to stop me. I had taken my diving certificate when I was a swimming instructor but that was only in a pool so I decided I was just going to snorkel… and so off we went!
Holly jumped in two feet and there I was sitting on the edge and I could feel my heart racing but I didn't want my fear to take hold so I just pushed myself off and in I went! OMG OMG OMG… the panic set in when I started to put my head under the water… I couldn't stand it. For the first few minutes, well 10 actually I had to control my breathing etc etc.
I'm actually a great swimmer and have always had a passion for swimming but realized that this was due to a past life that I had when I died in the ocean, so I forced myself to swim. But being in the ocean surrounded by water and nothing else for as far as the eye could see was hard for me to deal with. I felt better that everyone was around me and that Holly was not far away but I was so worried… but finally, I stopped and centered myself and calmed down. And I am so glad I did.
I put my head under and started to breathe and that was it… I started to see the world that was living under the water. The incredible vast array of coral and living creatures and fish. It was amazing. The colors were incredible, just knowing that there is another life under the ocean is one thing but being able to experience it was something else. There was no stopping me from that point on, I calmed down and swam, watching how our instructor went down to touch a clam and it closed up right in front of us. I saw a shark on the bottom of the ocean… it was a whole world and 'Nemo' captured a lot of it in the movie!
It made me realize that we all have fears, and sometimes we have to over come those fears to experience a great things in life. Fear is something that only we can overcome, but by remaining calm and putting our selves in a safe environment to overcome them, is important. When we do this we can face it. There is nothing to lose, and actually everything to gain. So put your fear aside next time you want to experience something amazing, I did… and I am so glad I did as I would never have experienced such a magical moment like this.
However I know what you are all thinking… Peas… urmmmm Nope, I think I can live with not eating them and I don't think they will add to any experience that I am going to have, so for now I will live with that one, and know I can overcome all the others that I have… :)
Have a wonderful day everyone and remember face your fears with a smile!
Lots of love
Lisa xx
Reader Comments (59)
How true Lisa! Hope you have a chance to come back to Denver soon! I missed your last visit! Peace, Love and Light!
Great information! I've been looking for something like this for a while now. Thanks!
hi Lisa. and wow i feel normal and this is the first sharing this out loud. we live on the surf coast and although i love the ocean to look at ..i too am afraid of going into it and mum says ive always been like that since i was small ..always known as the beach "comber" the shell collector . i always felt it was innate and your blog has given me a different insight to explore because i always thought maybe its a warning for me ..but maybe it is a past life fear (we shall see) ..hmmmm .. glad you are liking Australia ..keep having fun ..
Bless your heart and salute to your courage ! Had to laugh at the "peas" comment. *grin*
Thanks (as always) for sharing your wisdom and your vulnerabilities with us Lisa.
You are LOVED !!!
Andrea
Well done Lisa,
We all seem to have some kind of fear whether it be due to occurances in a past lives or our current one. It's really awesome that you "made a splash and took the plunge"
I am a Queenslander(Gold Coast) and have never been to The Great Barrier Reef. I have only seen it on tv and it looks so beautiful. Really glad you were able to overcome your fear and enjoy this underwater wonderland.
You Rock Lisa!!!!
Hello Lisa, I have lived most of my life by the sea, love free diving to 3 metres but put me in a boat is a different story. My family have taken me fishing but there is this phobia of the what if's, its a long way to swim I only want to be on land.. My children love taking the boat out and fishing and I am so afraid that something might happen. I always try to not think bad thoughts but the what if's still occur. Is this a past life phobia????
Lisa..............long pause........are you seriously writing this about me? lololol..I know you're psychic, and are you feeling the reason why i haven't seen you this year in Australia? I was crook and missed Melbourne..Devastated...Now the only way to see you is to fly in a plane...My biggest fear...I am so afraid i will pass out from fear..Yeah i get myself into a state, the whole heart pounding gunna die feeling...It's the only thing that does this to me..Truth is..I am going to miss seeing you if i can't get my act together? Just want you to know, if that happens, it's not because i didn't want to see you ok? Quite the contrary..Good on you for being brave..Good girl !!! XXX
WOW Lisa I have thought about you all day today, I live in Albury, NSW, on the border of NSW and Victoria - tonight you will be showing in Rockhampton, Queensland, my home town - my sister Juanita and niece Carla will be at your show, all I want to say is God Bless you and if I ever get the chance to see on eof you shows or receive a reading I will feel truly blessed - I think you are awesome and you bring such peace and calmness to so many folks in your travels....Well done...Sylvia
Hey Lisa...I share the same fear...and live in Cairns...and have deprived myself the priviledge of seeing the Reef...thanks Lisa for being such an inspiration...fear has been a common theme of late that has blocked many experiences...was great meeting you in Cairns! Hugs back to you!!
Hi Lisa, How brave are you diving or snorkling on the Barrier Reef, I like swimming where I can touch the bottom but not way out in the ocean.
That is so good to overcome such a huge fear. Ýou must be very proud of yourself and I'm sure Holly is very proud of you for doing that. I'm giving you a pat on the back for that one.
See you at Newcastle, can't wait. Love to you both & Charlie
Hi Lisa
I am so glad you are loving our wonderful australia - means you might visit us more :-) Your blog on fear really hit home - common theme as we break through that next ceiling. My sister went to your show in Townsville and loved it. I live in Mount Isa and missed it but have already booked in for your gold coast workshop - my holiday treat for the year! Cant wait and will be dragging sis along if I can :-) Keep on shining!
Dove
So glad you enjoyed your trip and feel so lucky to have met you :) You inspire me so much with your blogs. We can't wait to have you back here and next time to stay here down in Mandurah.
So I'm not the only one who hates peas!!!!! i can't stand them either!!!! hahaha lol
Take care and thanku again for visiting us xox
Hi Lisa,
I live in Melbourne and got the chance to go to the Great Barrier Reef last year. I too was scared but overcame my fear to jump in and see the beautiful reef and all that live there. (I did hold on to the side ropes quite a bit lol.) I am so glad that I did it and I'm sure you are too!
A few months before I went, I lost my dear mum to cancer and I still feel so lost without her. I do know that she is around me, I can feel it sometimes. I think seeing someone go through what she did helped me to realise that any fear can be overcome, even the fear of dying..
Thank you Lisa for your uplifting post, I hope that one day I get to see one of your shows.
Tracey.
Glad you are having a good time and doing some self healing along the way.... hugs and love
Oh, Lisa! How wonderful!!!!
Isn't the world beneath the water incredible?
Now, we have to get you to parasail.....you float like a butterfuly....simply incredilbe.
Be safe.
xoxox <3 <3 <3
YAY Lisa!!! So proud of you girl... that is awesome that you were able to go from panic to actually enjoying the experience. Woohoo! I could relate as I went on a helicopter ride over the volcanos in Hawaii. I took Mom who couldn't wait... at first I was silently in panic mode, but the pilot saw my face go white & helped me relax. Once I moved through the fear, I was in awe of the beauty before me. It takes guts to move through that level of fear. I do agree that many of our phobias and fears are from our past lives. However, I don't think you are missing much when it comes to peas...I don't think I missing much when it comes to snakes or rats or spiders, or creepy crawleys. LOL LOL
I came in with plenty of strange phobias as my dear Dad shared with me when I got older which kind of support the past life theory. I used to tug on his pants or leg as a little girl when I was afraid. The ocean was one of terror for me too, but my Dad is the one who patiently helped me through it when I was very little. He would hold me and bring me in the screaming. His calming voice helped me break through it after a couple of days on the beach. So having the support of a partner, family, friends, or just another compassionate person truly helps.
Love and Light always,
DS
Hi Lisa,
I am so glad that you shared this with us. Sorry but it made me laugh a bit as I'm like you dealing with water and especially oceans.. so scared...!!! So I could picture you on the edge looking like "everything is fine, I don't mind..." It is great you faced your fear, so proud of you ! Everytime I go into any kind of water, I can't breathe...
Just this summer, I faced my fear. Actually I love horses so much but I was so scared to horse ride, but I did it, and with a group we even took a walk up and down and it was fantastic. I actually used my love for the horse and his energy and there was another horse coming to me and he was so sweet.. anyway it helped and now I can't wait to do it again.
Thank you Lisa and have a great week,
Much love,
Lise
Lisa, I'm right there with you on the fear of the Ocean because it is so big and strong and in control! We are really powerless in the Ocean so I have great respect and fear of it. Don't get me wrong...I love to snorkle and that is fun, but being out really far from land is a scarey
feeling! Maybe I also drowned in a past life....who knows! But it does sound like you guys are having an awesome time, and good for you both!!
Sue
Hi Lisa, good job sweetie, I'm so happy for you, your right the peas won't make a difference :) So glad you & Holly are having a great time. The zoo sounded like a blast, loved the pics...Keep having a good time, and making special memories..Safe travels and great shows. Missing you..Love you bunches, big hugs.....mauder
Lisa,
I havent checked your blogs in while. When i looked there it was Fear. Fear is what im trying to let go and see what my life is actually all about. When will you be in Colorado, would love to see you, do miss you on t.v. Enjoy your trip
wow, thanks for sharing your amazing experience & congrads on conquering your fears, Lisa! I honestly know how that feels. Ive had a past life where Ive been drowned in the ocean. That took me by surprise because of my absolute love affair with the sea. However, like you wrote -- once I found myself out in the wide open sea -- with no land in sight.....the panic attack began. Its taken me many attempts to do what you did. The next time I have the opportunity though, I will be swimming with the dolphins. I also appreciate your blog so much at this time -- as its hitting home for me as I have been grappling with a major decision. Lisa -- you are such an inspiration & yes, it definitely helps when you have loved ones & people around, to support you. xxxoo
Hi Lisa,
Are you doing meet and greet with members before your show in Sydney this Friday?
Love,
Raven.
As a child I won trophy after trophy for swimming which are still on display in the RSL club and yet the first time I went snorkeling with my now late husband all my abilities were lost including my {{{breath}}} I was in awe and in shock!!.. it's a totally different world under the water but one of beauty... Good on you girl for getting past your fears... just think of what you'd missed out on if you stayed on the surface :))
Hi Lisa
I'm glad you are enjoying what Australia has to offer but now it is time to come to Darwin in the Northern Territory. You will experience the incredible wildlife and spectacular water ways and flood plains and of course the big rock
(Ayres Rock) . I had to fly the Gold Coast to see your show and many of my friends would love to see your show here. It was very hard when my loved one didn't come through but maybe it is to soon. Your show was amazing and it was great to see you live. I am looking forward to your new season on TV.