This Saturday I'm going to be leaving. Crazy exciting right!?!
I'm getting close to the end of the Bill Bryson book I've been reading, In a Sunburned Country. One recurring theme I've noticed he has written about is that Australian people appear less anxious and scared compared to people here in the US. By this I mean that they have shark attacks, people drowning, poisonous spiders, jelly fish, snakes, etc. and they are cautious but not too scared to continue to go out and experience life. Here in the US we operate off of fear and won't do things because of what could happen if we get on a plane, or wear the wrong outfit, or freaking step outside our house, etc. Did you see the statistic that the US is one of the most anxious countries in the world? (look it up) How is it that we live in one of the most prosperous and safe nations but are so scared!?! Other countries may have more murder, rape, kidnapping, assault, etc. but yet WE ARE THE ONES SCARED!!!
:-P what kind of thinking is this?
Several people have asked me if I'm scared and I can confidently say that I am not scared. I am excited for what is going to happen! I realize that I could be overwhelmed sometimes and maybe disappointed other times but ultimately I plan to experience without regrets. I look forward to meeting new people, going new places, eating new foods, experiencing new adventures, and living. Can we all acknowledge that we are currently living our lives and there is no waiting to live it or experience it later? This is it!
I refuse to wait to live and be someone that has these types of secrets: "I'm not brave enough to take the risks that would make me truly happy" or "I am paralyzed by everyone's idea of what I should be." So therefore I can boldly have these secrets: "I am so sick of this by-the-book life everybody seems to be living", "I'm tired of being afraid to live my life", "I know I am capable of so much more." So I confess that I have had fear and anxiety in the past but as I am now, I'm over it! I have every confidence that I will return with a fresh outlook and ready to share, inspire, and help others grow.
Boldly live your life! :-)
I'm getting close to the end of the Bill Bryson book I've been reading, In a Sunburned Country. One recurring theme I've noticed he has written about is that Australian people appear less anxious and scared compared to people here in the US. By this I mean that they have shark attacks, people drowning, poisonous spiders, jelly fish, snakes, etc. and they are cautious but not too scared to continue to go out and experience life. Here in the US we operate off of fear and won't do things because of what could happen if we get on a plane, or wear the wrong outfit, or freaking step outside our house, etc. Did you see the statistic that the US is one of the most anxious countries in the world? (look it up) How is it that we live in one of the most prosperous and safe nations but are so scared!?! Other countries may have more murder, rape, kidnapping, assault, etc. but yet WE ARE THE ONES SCARED!!!
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
:-P what kind of thinking is this?Several people have asked me if I'm scared and I can confidently say that I am not scared. I am excited for what is going to happen! I realize that I could be overwhelmed sometimes and maybe disappointed other times but ultimately I plan to experience without regrets. I look forward to meeting new people, going new places, eating new foods, experiencing new adventures, and living. Can we all acknowledge that we are currently living our lives and there is no waiting to live it or experience it later? This is it!
I refuse to wait to live and be someone that has these types of secrets: "I'm not brave enough to take the risks that would make me truly happy" or "I am paralyzed by everyone's idea of what I should be." So therefore I can boldly have these secrets: "I am so sick of this by-the-book life everybody seems to be living", "I'm tired of being afraid to live my life", "I know I am capable of so much more." So I confess that I have had fear and anxiety in the past but as I am now, I'm over it! I have every confidence that I will return with a fresh outlook and ready to share, inspire, and help others grow.
Boldly live your life! :-)
I agree... As "scary" and "crazy" as your trip to Australia sounds, you're absolutely right. We've gotten ourselves accustomed to living "safely". But if "safe" is "right" then why are more than 80% of people unhappy with their work life? Why is there an increase of people living on depression medicine? I'm pretty convinced that what you're doing is heroic, and my prayer is that you continue to "live". I plan to do the same. When we leave this earth, let's set it in our minds to leave nothing on the table. Love you!
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Hi Big Sister,
DeleteI concur. (Remember this when your child is older LOL)
Love you! :-)