Hope, not Fear

 

Does my life style reflect my hopes?

Do I consciously live each day striving to achieve my dreams?

Do I allow fear to hold me back?

Does laziness limit my choices?

 

Side-note: if you aren't passionate enough to go after it then you never wanted it in the first place.

 

Think about it.

Are you limiting yourself by not making choices that positively impact your dreams?

 

I think Nelson Mandela said it best:

 

"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears."

 

Live in Hope, not fear.

 

 

 

Rachel



Taking Chances,...

I've been doing some much needed self-evaluation this last month or so.

My realization? I have so much work to do on me.

One thing I realized was this, I don't take enough chances. I just don't.

I sit in my comfortable space where it's familiar and homey.

I watch the world go by and say, "I wish."

Enough of the wishing and watching.

I told a friend the other day that I just lack courage. I fear failure even in the small things. It's easier to never try rather than risk it. I close myself off from adventure, relationships, learning opportunities and chances at happiness simply to avoid the pain of screwing up again or hearing the dreaded,
" I told you so."

And that's wrong. How many memories or relationships have I missed? How many opportunities I have lost? All due to fear of taking a chance.

So this girl is done with all the above... I'm going to start taking more chances in all areas of my life.

Yes, there will be mistakes, there will be pain and heartache, but that's part of taking a chance.
There are no guarantees in the unknown. You have to make the jump in faith and see what happens.

Because like the artsy picture above says, “If you never try, you'll never know."

*Post side-note: I am in no way pardoning poor decision making. Be wise when taking chances.

Rachel