Don't be Afraid

What are you afraid of?  What is your deepest fear?  These are questions that we ask ourselves sometimes, but I'm not sure we always know the answer.  One thing that I think is the most common answer for people is that they are afraid of failure.  Failure at their job, as a spouse, as a parent, a sibling, student, girlfriend, boyfriend, cartwheels... the list goes on.  Being afraid of something isn't a bad thing, it's only when you let it stop you from doing something when it becomes detrimental to yourself.  

Someone might tell another person that they aren't good at art and that is why they don't try, when in reality, it's one of their dreams to have a painting shown in a gallery.  They are too afraid of failing at their dream that they don't even try.  This is my message for the week. 

It's not all about being perfect. It's not all about having everything easy or stress free.  Life is about LIVING, and Living it well.  Too many of us don't allow ourselves any room to make mistakes or even be a little silly.  Who cares if you want to dye your hair pink?  It's okay to take chances and trust in yourself.  Or in other words trust in your heart.  If you have always wanted to do something…do it!  The only person holding you back is yourself.  Don’t listen to what others have to say, or think that you are crazy for doing it? If you want to go sky diving, make it happen. Don’t wait around for someone to knock on your door saying you’ve won your tickets to a one time sky diving event.  If you want to find love, go find it. Make mistakes and take chances. Follow your heart!  There is nothing wrong it. It doesn’t mean it will be easy, but it’s going to change your life for the better!

Although the author is anonymous, I hope he or she would know how cherished their words are.