M U S E U P O N T H I S
"Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing."
~ Helen Keller
Where in your life are you "playing it safe"? Are you ready to stretch? To do something new? To take a chance? If the step feels scary expecially because you might be rocking the boat in an area of security for you, read on!
The full quote from Ms. Keller is: "Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nautre, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." Security. We crave it. Yet, what is it really? We all know things can change in an instant, including the area in which you feel the most security. Security it created from the inside. Let go of the illusion that it is what you have on the outside. Do you really want to play it safe forever? Life is meant to be an adventure so start venturing out!
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Once you hear it, you just might roll your eyes! It is SO GOOD for today's topic! Enjoy!
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So, wanna know where I am taking a chance this fall? I step out and stretch myself regularly, doing hard things for me, in my career. That actually isn't that hard; it isn't "taking a chance". I am sending my kids to school this fall for the first time. (We were homeschoolers up to now.) So,with the extra time I will have with my kids in school, I am going to sit with quiet time. I am going to extend my home practice. I am going to do things for myself -- self-nurturance is my theme. I have even elicited help from my fellow muses to teach me more...
Posted by: MuseLaura | August 28, 2010 at 11:51 AM
There was a time in my life where I played it safe, protecting myself from all pain. All it did was isolate me, make it impossible for me to feel happiness and joy and block my abilities to create the life I desired. Now, I am always on the lookout for those times where I feel like pulling back and playing it safe. When I observe that in myself I know it is time to take a chance. All the risks I have taken have paid off and led me down the path I am meant to walk. I love the adventure!
Posted by: Tracy | August 30, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Tracy, I LOVE IT! Isn't it ironic? You think you are protecting yourself from pain, but the resulting isolation only created pain! Now, being free gives you MORE love and fun and inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: MuseLaura | August 30, 2010 at 09:50 AM