Are
you a fan of taking chances? Would you go to Vegas and put it all on
black just for the rush? I am not that person. I can be brave and,
sometimes, fearless but I will not usually throw caution to the wind. I
believe in taking risks and tend to stay on the side of the calculated
kind. Being analytical, I always try to determine the best possible
outcome and take that route. Okay, in all honesty, I do that in every
part of my life, except, that crazy, stupid love part. Yes, I have had
many “WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING?” moments in my more than 30 years
(I won’t admit to many more than that.) I guess that is where my big
personality conflict lies. I love adventure and calculated risk. Hmmmm, I
am sure you see my dilemma here.
With taking chances, risk, and
fear, there are always opportunities to give in and walk away. It can be
scary. You know what else can be scary? Not taking them and not living.
We all love our comfort zone. It’s safe there and we spend our time
questioning why we would ever leave it. My grandmother loved her comfort
zone. Lula Mae Kersey was her name. She loved fashionable hats, Johnny
Carson, and drinking bourbon on the weekends. Our family has some great
stories about those Sunday dinners. Man, I loved that woman. She was
kind to me and always told me that I was her favorite. When she was
younger, she got in her car, backed out of the driveway, and hit a car.
She was so upset about it that she pulled that car back in the driveway
and never drove again. Pay attention here: SHE NEVER DROVE AGAIN. For
her, the risk was greater than the reward. She spent the rest of her
days riding with her friends or family, taking the bus, or taking a taxi
everywhere she went. This woman was one of the most important women in
my life and I probably inherited my ability to loath change from her. I
am sure I inherited a lot of other behaviors too; however, I will save
that for the book.
When we avoid taking risks, we do not change
and change is always required for growth. We have to make our way
towards the result that is worth the risk. It is important for all of us
to grow, to live, and to love. When you have moments of doubt, or, you
don’t want to move out of your comfort zone, you have to leap. Leap off
that cozy wagon and explore something new. We may fail. We may fail more
than once, but, what if you don’t? What if you win this time? The
object of the game is to keep playing and to never give up. As for love,
I have failed more than I have won. I know that happens to a lot of us.
That doesn’t mean that I am going to throw in the towel anytime soon.
Be grateful for your wins and stay open to opportunities. I work really
hard to be grateful, even on a bad day. I guess it is true that you win
some and you lose some and it doesn’t make winning any less sweet.
Put
on your running shoes, boys and girls, and get in that race! You
deserve to win and instead of dying with no regrets, LIVE WITH NO
REGRETS!
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