The Birth of Tarlac Outdoor Club
‘There is no illusion greater than fear.’ Conquering our fears I am an introvert. Although I am proud of it, I realized that there are disadvantages with being one. I missed a lot of great opportunities because of my choice of self seclusion. One of them is enjoying the beauty of nature and engaging in outdoor activities. Back then, I was afraid of heights, so climbing mountains never occurred to me. I am also uncomfortable when in front of people, let alone speaking in front of them, but I ended up taking a masters degree which requires you to do reports and presentations in front of the class. I was not active in sports or any physical activities during elementary, high school and college days. Then as I grew older and my life journey went on, I realized that I have to eventually overcome my fears and insecurities. Unexpectedly, I began to acknowledge my fears and confront them, until finally I was able to conquer them. Well, almost. For some, it takes courage to...