The above is a quote from the spiritual teacher, Osho. What he’s telling us is that if we aren’t careful, fear can hold us back and keep us from enjoying life to the fullest. Former television commentator Charles Kuralt said it this way, “Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends, fads and popular opinion.” Likewise, Dale Carnegie said, “The person who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore.” The lesson here is that to get the most out of life, we must be willing to take a few risks. The good news is that taking risks makes life exciting, results in personal growth, expands our comfort zone, builds our confidence, and strengthens our self-image. Even if you fail, you still grow and learn. So, the next time you are tempted to turn down a challenging opportunity, remember the words of Robert Frost, “Two roads diverging in a wood. I took the one less traveled and it made all the difference.”
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