Nothing to lose

Most individuals believe in playing it safe. In doing so they limit the risks in life. With risks come an opportunity to grow.The first time you tried to ride a bicycle you risked falling off the bike and injuring yourself. Most like you did fall, but you thought the benefit of mastering that skill outweighed the risks involved. Once I mastered the art of balancing and using the brakes, I experienced a sense of freedom as I sped downhills and could travel for miles. The same is true for so many risks we face. Irecall traveling on an ATV along a mountain trail in Moorea in French Polynesia.There were no guardrails and a drop of a thousand feet was a short distance from our vehicle. What did I have to lose? Probably my life, but the adventure was worth the risk once we reached the top of the mountain. The view was spectacular and not one that could be reflected simply by watching a video.Each risk has brought with it a learning opportunity. With each risk comes an element of trust that you will survive no matter what. That provides the courage to try something new. Once you try it, it will never be a new experience again. What was a risk that you took and what did you learn from it?

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