I remember when I first discovered the Camino, I was both thrilled and, at the same time, anxious. I asked myself if I could really do this. Without any trekking experience before, the challenge seemed daunting. Perhaps there are others out there who are thinking and facing these thoughts as well, as they contemplate the challenge. I'd just like to share two quotes which I hold dearly in my heart.
On facing fear:
"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt
On taking risks:
"To laugh is to risk appearing a fool
To weep is to risk being called sentimental
To reach out to another is to risk involvement
To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self
To place your ideas and dreams before a crowd is to risk their loss
To love is to risk not being loved in return
To live is to risk dying
To try is to risk failure.
But risks must be taken
Because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
The people who risk nothing may avoid suffering and sorrow,
But they cannot learn, feel, change, grow or really live.
Chained by their servitude they are slaves who have forfeited all freedom.
Only a person who risks is truly free."
- William Ward
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5 years ago
totally agree on the risk taking part...i always believe that "when one is old and dying, its alright to not have any memories, but do not leave this world with any regrets"..as long as it doesn't hurt or affect anyone..or yourself....why not give it a shot...you never know till you try...and whatever risk or choice you make...it's gonna be the best
cheers,
alkie traveller