Day 15

Halfway.

This blog isn't meant to be some lame self-help guide. It's not meant to be lame at all, really. And my intention was never to inspire, simply to share. However, some of you have been kind enough to tell me you've found inspiration here. Which is awesome. And I've heard so many of you express your desire to make change. Also awesome. But the fear I had to overcome in myself is the same fear I see in those of you unable to make the changes you want so badly. Not awesome. 

So I want to know is,

What, my anonymous friends, are we all so afraid of?

Are we afraid of change... of rejection... of failure?

Why is making change so scary?

Do we feel we're not good enough... not smart enough... not pretty enough... or not strong enough?

Why is committing so hard?

Have we failed too often... or does success seem out of reach?

Why don't we start today, instead of the perpetual tomorrow?

Are we afraid of not attaining our best... or are we worried that even at our best we won't be happy?

I think the biggest one for me has always been the last. Afraid that even at my best, I won't be happy. The funny thing is, I'm already happy. It's so irrational, and yet so debilitating. So what if you fail? Try again. Not strong enough? Like hell you're not. Success out of reach? Ask for help.

I know it's hard to start making changes, let alone finish what you start. But if I can do it, why can't you?

Rule #71. No Excuses, Play Like a Champion! (Wedding Crashers)