"The best way to gain self-confidence is to do what you are afraid to do." - Author Unknown

Last night, I enjoyed watching the women's gymnastics at the Olympics.  As I watched them on the apparatus, I couldn't help but be amazed at their skill - especially those jumps and back flips on the beam.  I know for sure they haven't always been able to do that and in fact, probably wobbled once or twice and fell to the floor.  But the one thing I know they all have in common is that they never gave up and faced head on the something that I'm sure held a lot of fear for them at one point in their lives.

Recovery is like that.  When we first think about trying something new, the fear within us can be paralyzing.  Even as we let the idea 'live' in our minds a little longer, we still are afraid to step out of a routine that has been familiar into something that is unknown.

So today's Daily Dare is to do just that - step into something new!!  Go on, I DARE YOU!!!  Think about something that you've been contemplating doing, but something that you've been afraid of, and go for it!!!  As always, remember it doesn't have to be something big.  Recovery begins with the smallest of steps and yet, without those small risks, recovery wouldn't happen!  

Here's to taking a risk today.  Here's to doing just one thing you're afraid of, and when you have I think you'll be amazed at just how great you feel as you celebrate the success of your courage and we cheer you on as well!!  I DARE you to do it and then come share with us what step you took - besides, not only will that be a victory for you but you may even inspire someone else to take a risk too!!!