I am all for living on the safe side of something. I don't fly, do things I'm not supposed to, break the rules, or do too many things I am uncomfortable with. One thing I am sure of is that I know my limits. At such a young age I know how to decipher right from wrong and up from down. What I have learned is that sometimes in order to get what you desire, you must push yourself. You have to put yourself out there and stand on the edge of that cliff. Taking risks is what life is all about. No matter how big or small.
When you are standing on the edge of the cliff, a million things run through your head. Am I doing the right thing? What is the outcome going to be? What if it all comes crashing down? We are human and it is OK to have these thoughts. But what if everything turns out great, and the outcome is even better than expected? Risk is the will to do something without knowing the outcome for sure. If you attempt and fail, you can always pick yourself back up and try again. If you attempt and succeed, well isn't that great?
Being able to take risks feeds our inner need to take a chance at something. If we always do something where we know the outcome, where is the fun in that? What if you want something and have to take a risk to get it? Let it be a new promotion at work, a love interest, or stepping outside your comfort zone to try something new. We all take risks every day of our lives whether we recognize it or not. The game of chance we play with ourselves is never ending.
Having the ability to alter your life and choices for the better just by taking a simple risk sounds pretty good to me. And if you're still not convinced, try baby steps. Doing the most minuscule thing at first can often lead to something great. You never know where your chances may take you. Happiness can be one risk away and you may never know it unless you try.
The next time you are playing it on the safe side remember that life with a little risk is a good thing. Get on a plane, do something you aren't supposed to, bend the rules, and break your comfort zone a little, because it may ultimately lead to something great. Being happy is the ultimate high.
