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 Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body;
but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out
screaming WOO HOO, what a ride!!!!


Don't you just love this?!  My Mom sent this to me recently telling me that this is how she sees my life.  I was flattered.  I don't want to let fear stop me from taking giant leaps and trying new things.  I will be that 80 year old lady jumping out of an airplane because she always wanted to do it.  Life is too short. 

We only get this one earthly life and I want to embrace, enjoy and explore it.  I know I am not the only one out there. 

I want to pose a question to you;  what do you want to do but are afraid to try for fear of failing?  What would you do if failure was not an option? 

I would love to hear from you and support you.  I can't tell you how afraid I am of learning French.  I begin my classes next Monday and I am afraid it won't "click" for me.  
 


Comments

Elizabeth

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:04:42

What would I do if failure were not an option? What would I NOT do!?! I find that I am braver with age - - odd?

 

Paulita

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:04:22

I've heard those French classes are scary. I think what you're doing right now is the best French class ever. You are living in France, surrounded by French people. I can't wait to hear the stories about your classes though? Have you ever read David Sedaris? He wrote a book about his move to France called "Me Talk Pretty One Day." On second thought, don't read it before you go to French class.
I think I'm doing most of what I want to do now. Writing a book, raising kids (failure is definitely an option there). When the kids are raised, maybe I'll be brave enough to leave everything behind and move to Provence.

 

aunt sally

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:20:53

hmmmmm, great food for thought!!! you are going to be fine with your french classes cuz you have already admitted your fear. are you going to get fired it you don't speak perfect french?? besides gina, hands down you will find a way to make it click with you!!
au revoir mon cherie

 



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