if it doesn't challenge us it doesn't change us
testimonials
Alton
I now feel an excitement about stepping into challenge that I have not felt for a long time. I'm so much more positive about knowing there is a solution and that it is just a process of getting to that point. Most importantly a small internal voice that is convinced I can get to that point of solution which I'm greatful for.
Jo
I was a bit stuck before I did firefly Adventures. All along it was my mindset that was preventing me! Knowing I was climbing up a hill gave me the motivation to get the treatment I needed and push myself out of my comfort zone! I made it up the hill and had the most wonderful and supportive community to do that with.
Paul
I have noticed a strength of mind that is new, a belief that inside I do know and feel what I am doing and that my passion for change is valuable.
Chem
It has taken me so long to distil the reflections from that huge mountain climb.
The overwhelming feeling I have is that I can depend and trust myself to get through the hardest things both emotionally and physically.
I have a calming sense of appreciation for ME and for the first time in this slowing down period of my life feel like I can really be proud of everything I have accomplished.
Choosing a challenge rather than one happening at me has been a big lesson …. I can handle the things that “come at me” but when I choose challenges in the future I can see how I will feel so much more fulfilled for it.
I’m continuing to slow down, connect with, and look after my mind and body which is an even bigger challenge than Ben Nevis!!
I had a quick reaction when we came of the mountain to say, 'I’m done, never again' but as I recover and reflect I’m able to see the daily “little” challenges that make up my life and again the appreciation for the daily climbs.
I will climb again when I’m ready. (When I can get up without saying ow!)
Finally on my rambling reflection….. I’m so so so glad to have met you all what a fine group of amazing humans it was a pleasure and privilege to meet you all. 🥰🥰"
RITCH
My relationship with challenge has always been pretty consistent.
When it comes to physical challenge, I’m absolutely 100% in. There’s no way I’m not finishing that marathon, because it’s just one step after the other and I WILL get to the end. Same with these hikes.
What I’ve realised is that the other sorts of challenges are the ones I fall down on. The ones that could get me a better job, or could get a book written, or a painting painted, or some music created. I haven’t seen until this week the similarity between a physical and a non physical challenge.
They’re LITERALLY BOTH one foot in front of the other. And you keep doing that until you reach your destination, wherever / whatever that might be.
So what have I gained from *thinking* about my challenges? That I A: need to set myself a destination (or multiples thereof) and B: commit to making those regular, all important steps. Otherwise I’ll end up stuck on a metaphorical mountain, waiting for someone to chopper in and fix my life.
My next step is to be quite simply making a destination and to chip away by putting at least 15 minute daily ‘step’ in front of the next 15 minute daily ‘step’ so I can get to the top of my ‘whatever I want to do’.