One of the biggest flaws of humanity is our "I'll do it tomorrow" mindset. We generally agree that if something needs doing, particuarly somethig scary or involving effort, it can be done in the near future.
The problem is that, as a race, our instinct for comfort and safety at this exact moment is so much stronger than our idea that by acting, doing something that us uncomfortable NOW, something may good happen in the future. Does that make any sense at all? Not really. What I mean is...hmm, example time I think...
So many times have I seen two people that blatantly fancy each other stall and start and flirt for absolutely ages withot either one having the balls to say to the other "I fancy you". Why? Because both are scared of rejection, scared of humiliation. Both like being comfortable and safe now than putting themselves out there, making themselves vulnerable in order for something good to potentially happen.
When we tell someone we like them, admit a secret, do something we're scared about, we essentially throw ourselves out there. Take a risk. Make ourselves vulnerable and open to being hurt. Our instinct to avoid that is almost to strong. Often I find that it is best to live by the attitude that there won't necessarily be a tomorrow, that this moment right now is only one you'll ever get. Sounds cheesy I know. But consider this: that thing that you need to do may be scary, may make you a target, but what have you really got to lose? Your pride may be torn slightly, perhaps your heart even scratched. But you'll recover! And who knows, taking that risk might be the best decision you've ever made...
God bless
Love, Anna :)
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