We may not all jump off buildings, or walk into fires, but we all face “devils.” For some that means talking to strangers, asking forgiveness, or just getting out of bed in the morning. As a writer, I hike up my courage every time I sit down at the keyboard. Because the biggest risk, the biggest dare, is facing our fears and shortcomings, it’s standing up to the devil called Us.
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“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” ~Helen Keller
“I’ve seen so much and lived it all. I wanted to bite the earth and taste it. It is both bitter and sweet, and if I had my time to live over again, I wouldn’t change a damn thing.” ~Julie and Marcus McSorley
“If you take a risk and it doesn’t go as planned, welcome to the club.” ~Fran Hauser
“Putting our art out there is one of the biggest risks we can take. It’s a special kind of vulnerability. It takes guts to be an artist.” ~Teresa R. Funke
“In my opinion half the people who spend their lives avoiding being run over by buses had much better be run over and put safely out of the way.” ~Agatha Christie
“The greatest treasures are found in the most remote and inaccessible places where we must pursue them with great energy and even greater risk. It’s the same with our lives.” ~Craig D. Lounsbrough
“Everything is a risk. Not doing anything is a risk. It’s up to you.”
~Nicola Yoon
Great reminder that we all live within. Life isn’t the transactional stuff that happens in the world, but the responsive, interactional goings-on that occur within our mental-psychological infrastructure.
Wise and true words, my friend.
Oh, Agatha!
And publishing a new book, awaiting reviews, stirs up a vulnerableness once more.
I joined the Marines in 1963; that was the easy part. In 1985 I was in a near death auto accident in in 1986 got out of bed to try and walk – that was heroic
do marines wear shorts
Every time my curser floats toward “publish” I remember facing a bear at 10 feet, wanting my food in the wilderness. I’m thinking “I’ll take the bear”
As far as I’m concerned, you don’t need to worry about hitting the “publish” button, Gary! Every post I’ve had the privilege to read has been worthwhile.
hola cora
These photos.. they make and break, too.🌷
Great wonderful post as always. 👍🏼
I just put on a red skin suit and hit people with a billy club and call it a day.
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I don’t know how much control I have over what happens, limited I know, but I do have control over my response to it. Having a talk with my Lord is a good place to start.
Beautiful words and stunning accompanying photos!
I am happy to play it safe at my age but I greatly admire risk takers especially first responders. What would we do without them?!
i love a good adventure!
Thanks for this gathering! I smiled when I read the Christie quotation. I marveled at the critter in the rock (cat? meerkat? lemur?). Certainly, the human on the rock was impressive. I hope you have a weekend of wonder.
Thanks, and you too, Christopher!
Risk taking to move forward with a goal, a job, a duty, etc., is easier to understand than balancing oneself on a pinnacle on the top of a skyscraper swaying in the wind. 🙂
I heartily agree, Nancy.
I love heights, but a couple of these push the definition of “stupid” a little to far.😂
;>)
Love the first and the last quotes!
I love the Helen Keller quote. We all got to remember to get out there and face our fears.
These photos are mind blowing. I appreciate you sharing them.
My pleasure, Tammie.
Amazing
Amazing
The photos are captivating!
YIKES!! I’ve never understood risk-takers who court death by climbing cliffs or skyscrapers, perform dangerous stunts, or put themselves in harm’s way–for what? The adrenalin rush? Bragging rights? The end doesn’t justify the means, in my view. Risk-takers (just for the sake of risking) might be comfortable with dying, but what about their families and friends?
I’m with you, Nancy.
Remarkable bravery contrasted with reckless stupidity!
Exactly, Maria.
The importance of taking risks!
Yes! It is so hard to do, but so worth it.