Sometimes, taking chances is hard. O.k., there is no sometimes about it!
For me, it is the anticipation--more than actual doing-- of whatever "it" is that gets the mental hamster wheel going as fast as it can go. Then, actually taking the chance, seems so much easier than the anticipation and usually....it is very enjoyable.
I've noticed it more lately. Maybe it's midlife. You know, that time where you evaluate where you have come from and where you are going. What is it what I want to do? With whom do I want to spend my time? Maybe it is because of the recent losses that has been around me. Maybe midlife. Maybe just that "season," but whatever it is, I've been deep in Dream and Wish stages.
Over the last year, those dreams and wishes have been diverse, but I have taken risks. One of those was starting this blog and accompanying social media sites about 8 months ago. I have been told for a long time that I should write a book of everyday life meets sarcastic, sometimes witty, independent woman. It is hard to be vulnerable and see if anybody will read/pay attention to my art...in this case in the written word. But, it has been so much fun! ...on so many levels.
In the last year, I have attended events that I would typically not attend. Some of the events where I know many of the people and others where I knew virtually nobody. Most of the time, I have a better time than I expected--and don't want them to end.
I've always wanted to learn to paint...do more art...create more things. Two weeks ago, I went to my first watercolor painting class--lived through it--laughed about it--and shared with others. ...And, I met people in the class that have provided other conversations.
I have agreed to meet people that I would usually not go out of my way to meet. Taking chances, no matter the anxiety or hamster wheel, it has usually been worth the...chance.
There are so many things in life for which we have no control. There are, however, so many dreams that I have all kinds of control over--from travel to entertainment and from friends to hobbies. ...and sometimes it is taking one chance that leads to another dream...another wish...and another something or someone to believe in!
Hold your nose and jump into the pool of possibilities. I promise there is water in it!
For me, it is the anticipation--more than actual doing-- of whatever "it" is that gets the mental hamster wheel going as fast as it can go. Then, actually taking the chance, seems so much easier than the anticipation and usually....it is very enjoyable.
I've noticed it more lately. Maybe it's midlife. You know, that time where you evaluate where you have come from and where you are going. What is it what I want to do? With whom do I want to spend my time? Maybe it is because of the recent losses that has been around me. Maybe midlife. Maybe just that "season," but whatever it is, I've been deep in Dream and Wish stages.
Over the last year, those dreams and wishes have been diverse, but I have taken risks. One of those was starting this blog and accompanying social media sites about 8 months ago. I have been told for a long time that I should write a book of everyday life meets sarcastic, sometimes witty, independent woman. It is hard to be vulnerable and see if anybody will read/pay attention to my art...in this case in the written word. But, it has been so much fun! ...on so many levels.
In the last year, I have attended events that I would typically not attend. Some of the events where I know many of the people and others where I knew virtually nobody. Most of the time, I have a better time than I expected--and don't want them to end.
I've always wanted to learn to paint...do more art...create more things. Two weeks ago, I went to my first watercolor painting class--lived through it--laughed about it--and shared with others. ...And, I met people in the class that have provided other conversations.
I have agreed to meet people that I would usually not go out of my way to meet. Taking chances, no matter the anxiety or hamster wheel, it has usually been worth the...chance.
There are so many things in life for which we have no control. There are, however, so many dreams that I have all kinds of control over--from travel to entertainment and from friends to hobbies. ...and sometimes it is taking one chance that leads to another dream...another wish...and another something or someone to believe in!
Hold your nose and jump into the pool of possibilities. I promise there is water in it!