Hello ,
Let me tell you something personal—I don't like heights.
Like seriously, I dislike anything too high.
Pedestrian bridges? No, thank you.
Tall staircases? Please, why?
Roller coasters? Not a chance.
If it takes me too high off the ground, I’m not a fan.
But something happened this past week while practicing for my fifth half-marathon that reminded me of something powerful.
I was out for my usual practice run. There’s this footbridge I often cross—it arches over water, and if you dare to look down, it feels terrifying. The first time I ever ran across it, I panicked. I kept thinking, “I’m going to fall. I have to get off this bridge!”
But this week… I was running, completely in the zone. Headphones in. Focused. Determined.
And guess what? I crossed the bridge without even realizing it.
It wasn’t until I was coming back that I noticed where I was. I looked down and thought, “Oh wow… I’m on the bridge. Again.”
And that’s when it hit me—this is how life works. This is what chasing big dreams feels like.
Sometimes we’re so focused on the goal, so driven by our mission, that we don’t realize we’re doing the very things that used to scare us. We’re crossing bridges we once dreaded. We’re facing fears and conquering them without fanfare.
But the moment we pause, look back, and try to see how far we’ve come or how high we’ve climbed—that’s when the fear creeps in…
If you’re familiar with this feeling, my encouragement to you today is Keep running. Keep going. Don’t look down. Don’t doubt the move you’ve made. Don’t question your strength or the God who’s backing you.
Don’t allow doubt!
You’ve already started the journey.
You’ve already crossed some bridges.
You’ve already made bold moves.
You will not fall. You will not fail.
So whatever that “bridge” looks like for you—whether it’s applying for a new opportunity, stepping into purpose, or chasing a bold dream—don’t be afraid.
PS : 21km - Half Marathon - 2hours 12 mins later - Done - No.5 - Grace!!! Personal Best Time!!!! And you can find some more pictures from my half marathon the end of this letter. I’m happy to show you that I kept running and crossed this “bridge” again and I didn’t let it stop me!
You’ve got this. And more importantly, God’s got you.
Have an amazing day, a bold week, and a fearless month.
Until next time,
Olamidotun.
Affirmation for the week
“I am braver than I think, and stronger than I feel.
Even when fear tries to whisper, I keep walking forward with faith.
I am walking on the very things that once scared me.
I trust in the God who called me out—I will not sink.
Every step I take is proof that courage lives within me.
I will not look down—I will keep going, because I am covered, called, and confident.”
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