Let's talk fear. Last night, I was on the verge of a panic attack in regards to this trip.
Fears:
1) I won't finish
2) It's going to rain along the coast and I will be wet and miserable for the first couple weeks.
3) My bike will break and I will be stuck in the middle of nowhere walking a fully loaded bike to the nearest town 20 miles away
4) Something worthy of Dateline may happen
5) Camping alone, the dark, bears or cougars
6) Theft of my bike, my stuff, my credit card/money
Realities:
1) It isn't about finishing, it's about the journey
2) Possible. Wet is a circumstance, misery is a choice.
3) My bike may break down. I will be as prepared as I can be, and not worry about that until it happens. Besides, most people are generally kind and helpful
4) I am worthy of the Holy Spirit and have been guided out of life threatening situations in the past.
5)Get a hotel. If no hotels are available in the area I am at, there are many groups who cycle the coast every summer. Hook up with people, make new friends.
6) Stuff happens. Take precautions. Listen to the Spirit. Don't worry about that until it happens.
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