Comments on: Do The Thing Anyway

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:59:38 +0000

@ Sara – Uncertainty is kind of like the underbrush that intertwines with the path of life where there are no guarantees, isn’t it? I’ve been teaching for 20 years and I still get nervous when I have a peer observe me. While I feel comfortable in my own shoes (or classroom, to be more precise), I still fear that I could be doing it better.

@ Urban Cowboy – I hear ya. Things usually work out the way they’re going to work out, regardless of our desires. By the way, I loved your post about Cowboy Boots.

By: The Urban Cowboy

The Urban Cowboy — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:52:16 +0000

Great post, as I had to face a decision not too long ago. Do I follow my heart and the unknown, or do I play it safe? I followed my heart, and it did not work out the way I wanted, but I am much happier because I did, and wouldn’t have it any other way.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:12:42 +0000

Lori — This is such an affirming post! It is hard to know when fear is telling you to be cautious for a good reason or fear is holding you back.

I’ve had so many job changes in my life and as I suffer from “fear of failure” these all been times of great uncertainty and fear for me. But, using your example and looking back, I can honestly say I don’t regret what happened. I didn’t know at the time, but I was getting closer to do something that was very fulfilling for me.

I appreciate how this post made me reflect on this:~)

By: Lisa (mommymystic)

Lisa (mommymystic) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:03:12 +0000

Wow, this is a wonderful post. It really resonated with me, considering what I wrote about this week, although I was thinking about the fuel for facing fears being love. Perhaps from a certain perspective love and faith are the same thing. Thanks for sharing.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:21:43 +0000

Jay – Training wheels aren’t so bad. You still get to ride…just at a slower pace

By: Jay Schryer

Jay Schryer — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:15:18 +0000

This is very inspiring stuff, Lori. I have been struggling with this (re: my job) for over a year now. Although I’m getting closer and closer to quitting, I still am hampered by the fear of failure, and the fear of the unknown. Sometimes I feel like a kid learning how to ride a bike: I still need the training wheels.

But perhaps, someday soon, I will have enough faith to take those wheels off, and fly. Thanks for this encouraging post!