Reese Witherspoon wants to inspire her fans to embrace every moment, even if it makes them scared. On Sunday, August 17, she posted a short video on Instagram of herself jumping into the ocean and revealed why she chose to do it.
Reese Witherspoon Encourages Fans To Face Their Fears
In the video, Witherspoon first reveals that she was thinking about whether to jump or not. The clip then pans to her standing on a cliff at the edge of the water. She is wearing a black full-piece swimsuit, and her hair is left long and loose. She appears to hesitate for a moment before taking the plunge. The text onscreen reads, âHereâs what happens when fear meets follow-through ⦠because lifeâs too short to stay on the edge.â
In the caption, the âYouâre Cordially Invitedâ actress wrote, “You won’t always feel ready, but jump anyway. The rest will come on the way down.”
Celebrities & Fans React to Reese Witherspoonâs Video
Fans and celebrities have reacted to the post, and the comment section is flooded with messages from people wanting to share their thoughts. Actress Olivia Munn wrote, âThis is so impressive.â Jessica Alba responded with a shocked face emoji, and professional high diver Molly Carlson wrote, â10/10!!! So so so proud of you! Thatâs easily 10 meters omg.â
Michelle Monaghan responded with âYESâ and a clapping hands emoji.
Other reactions to the post include, âBrave soul!,â âWow, I’m so shook. Round of applause to this act of rebellion, and âThe advice I needed to hear. Also, please be careful.â
It is meant to be an inspirational post, encouraging people to embrace opportunity and try new things even if it puts them outside their comfort zone. But the ocean can be a dangerous place and should always be treated with respect. A fan reminded people of this with their comment. âHate sayings like this cause my sister jumped once and it nearly killed her⦠it sounds good, but in reality, sometimes you should actually listen to your fear and not jump lol,â they wrote.
Reese Witherspoon Makes Powerful Statement About Fear
Witherspoon has discussed fear and self-doubt before, making a powerful statement about the importance of betting on yourself.
âI see [fear] as this little creature that lives in my life all the time,â Witherspoon told Marie Claire in 2018. âI can either pay it attention and not get anything done or I can march ahead and ignore it. Sometimes thatâs not a good thing, and sometimes it is, but sometimes I just have to jump two feet into a cold pool and go, OK, I believe in myself enough. I know I work hard. I know I can always bet on myself.”
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