This is a DIY blog. You get to fill in your own examples. I
know. How kind of me! I thought so, too.
This will sound a bit general because I don’t want to influence
your way of thinking about your own situations, so here goes.
I was thinking about a situation when I did something, and
the reason why I took this particular action was because I really wanted to
believe that the world is a wonderful place. (It’s at this point when things
can go one of two ways – choose your own ending.)
Path A: The choice I made blew up in my face and I felt
stupid. It was then that I realised that they world was not as good as I had
hoped it was. People said that I was stupid – it was confirmed; I knew why I
didn’t take risks after all. I went back to reserved living. I questioned my
sanity at believing any different.
Path B: The choice I made turned out wonderfully! I was
proud of taking the risk and people said that I had been brave. I believed that
there was a chance of something different, something better and I went for it.
It was in that moment that I knew why I dared to take the risk at all. I was
glad that I believed that there was an alternative. I applauded myself for
being wise.
I find it sadly amusing that people often don’t do things because
they don’t want to be seen as stupid when they have just as much chance as
being seen as wise and brave... and feeling fulfilled in their dream.
So what, really, is being brave or stupid?
2 comments:
A third scenario: I did it, it didn't work, but I still had faith in humanity and kept on taking risks. That's really brave!
Indeed, Carrol! That's the one I usually use. I didn't realise just how brave I was at first. I'll just keep on keeping on. :)
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