“Death smiles at us all – all we can do it smile back.”
Fear of the unknown drives some, while it can hold others back. The ultimate sacrifice typically is something not thought about when pursuing an adventure, but it has been given a front seat to those who challenge the limits of the human body. These modern day warriors do not fear what ‘could happen’, but focus their attention on what ‘will happen’ when they put their rock-solid mindset to work. Failure is never even considered.
Through pain and sacrifice we learn something about ourselves which others will never know until they take that step into the unknown. Does it scare you to push yourself into an area never previously visited? Sure. But remember, to the lions of the world who are not afraid, you will become something great – a legacy to last a lifetime. To the rest, you will regardless be happy with the proven path of following the simply life.
If we live our lives in fear we will never know what our potential might be.
How often I hear stories of people who ‘wished’ they would have done this, or done that. Sadly, the majority of these people will never realize their dream, however a few inspired individuals are on their path to greatness – no matter their age, financial or life situation. Recently, I came across a friend who is committed to going into the military at an ‘older age’ – someone who is working a great job, has a family and everything going well for him. Why does he want this? Because his dream of serving his country was never fulfilled after high school due to family pressure, and now he is making sure he does not have to live with it on his conscience the rest of his days. He is a lion, because he is not afraid of how anyone judges him – in the end his choice with his life path is his, and nothing will stand in his way. He is not afraid of the unknown.
Become the ‘lion’ in your life, and start taking the necessary steps to achieving your dream, or something which you never fulfilled. We have but one life – why not give it your best to help fulfill yourself, and inspire someone else in the process.
Do not be afraid of the unknown – it may be the place you will truly be at peace. Next time you are scared, remember to smile, because you are doing something grand others are too afraid to try and achieve. Pain is only in the mind, but never in the heart.
In a world of lost sheep, become the lion.