Headspace Studios. Hi, welcome to Radio Headspace.
It's Dora.
A couple months ago,
my boyfriend and I decided to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up in just one day.
Now, most guides recommend taking two or even three days.
due to the intense heat and dramatic elevation changes.
But there was a quiet part of me, a calm inner voice that knew we could do it.
It was about trusting myself deeply and knowing exactly where my limits were,
and when I could safely push them just a little bit further.
As we set off together in the predawn darkness, stepping carefully down into the canyon,
I stayed closely tuned in to my mind and my body.
Throughout the hike, we checked in with each other often,
staying honest about our energy and capacity.
And when we finally climbed out of the canyon at sunset,
exhausted yet completely fulfilled, I realized it wasn't just a physical accomplishment.
It was a profound lesson in self-trust.
Often, we associate true strength with pushing through limits without question.
But authentic strength isn't about proving something or impressing anyone.
It's about deeply listening to and trusting yourself.
It's knowing when you're genuinely ready to stretch beyond what's comfortable,