“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” -Andre Gide

If you look back at all the most exciting moments in your life, you may find they often started with fear and uncertainty. Maybe even downright terror.  We’ve received countless stories from readers who left the familiar, despite feeling scared, and felt alive like never before.

Alexa Hart left her first job in PR and embarked on adventure in Peru, giving her the courage to pursue a teaching opportunity in South Korea. It wasn’t what most students do right out of college, but it’s given her a sense of adventure and passion her life was lacking prior.

Brittney Warren left a lucrative sales job for a non-profit career that’s filled her life with joy and meaning. If she hadn’t walked away from that security, she wouldn’t feel as excited about her life.

Losing site of the shore doesn’t have to mean leaving your job. It could mean finding the strength to date again, or pursuing an advanced degree. Whatever your heart truly desires underneath your instinct to feel safe and secure.

Someday will always sound like a better time to take a risk, but at some point someday has to become now. Is there any good reason it shouldn’t be today?

How can you start exploring that new ocean you’ve been seeking?