I got over my fear of being in a room with strangers, and I got to dance with some of the nicest people I've ever met. I didn't let LilBro's impression of me as a cautious person get in the way of taking my first leap out of an airplane. And just because I'd never booked a flight to another country, I didn't hesitate at the idea of popping off to London to do some shopping. Lately, I've been thinking about how few risks I take. The only one of significance lately has been putting together my play, and even that seemed like more of a sure thing than a challenge.
Caution is safe.
Caution feels right, most of the time. When I'm sitting at home during the day, walking around in the path I've worn for myself, I feel entirely beyond the reach of harm. However, caution rarely leads to joy. And at some point in the experiences above, I felt such incredible joy at the fact that I was doing something I never thought I would. Caution has its place, but too much of it takes all the joy out of living.