“So please ask yourself: What would I do if I weren’t afraid? And then go out and do it”
– Sheryl Sandberg
I was scrolling through twitter once when I saw the quote above in my newsfeed. I sat there for a second listing all the things in my head, and then I grabbed my laptop and starting writing this.
If I were not afraid, I would be travelling the world solo right now. I would have at least five different stamps on my passport from countries that I have always wanted to visit, and I would have a phone full of pictures from all sorts of adventures.
If I were not afraid, I would buy a car – like I have wanted to do for the past year and a half – and take off on a road trip to California, another travel dream of mine.
If I were not afraid, I would leave the current program I am in and start journaling (specifically travel – has anyone noticed a theme?).
If I were not afraid, I would write lyrics and post covers of original songs. I would stop second-guessing every word I write and go for it.
But I am afraid. I am afraid of getting lost, losing myself, losing people, spending all my money and having nothing left, not receiving approval. I am unsure of myself and the decisions I make. I am always asking for advice, for people to choose an option for me because I cannot fully trust that the decision I make will truly be satisfying.
If I were not afraid, I would be living the life that I constantly see on social media; instead of retweeting or favouriting or liking. Maybe it’s my time to start doing it.
So, now it’s your turn. What would you do if you weren’t afraid?
The Storyteller 