Who dares... wins!

Inspirational Blog (link): Who dares... wins.
By: Tony Trimble via Myspace Blog

One of my favorite expressions happens to be the motto of the British Special Air Service, "Who dares…Wins". A simple statement of belief which embodies a reminder to each of us; taking great chances within your daily life can reap the greatest of rewards. As we grow and move forward, we find that our personal relationships deepen and our understanding of humanity compels us to develop a sense of compassion.

Therein lay an important question to be asked, "How do we continue the process of personal growth?"

I advocate taking a chance each day. It may be something as simple as sharing a thought or concern with your mate or as dramatic as challenging yourself to step beyond a personal fear to try something new in your life. You may find yourself faced with an "all or none" gamble to accomplish a personal dream. What the Hell… Roll the dice!

Nothing great is ever accomplished without some form of risk to an area of your life; be it physical, emotional, or financial. Yet, somehow it seems that we abjure (avoid with a fevered passion) risking the status-quo of our lives while spending our time of dreaming about something better. Let me remind you of a time long ago, when as a child you feared riding a bicycle because falling off was painful. We all sustained our share of bumps and scrapes… and eventually rode the damned bicycle just to prove to ourselves that we could. Life isn't that different now.

When you have the chance, take it. Accept that a bump and scrape' will happen. Focus on the dream and work toward accomplishing it. In the end, you'll taste the victory that you've earned through giving your own sweat and blood to accomplish.

***** MY OWN THOUGHTS *****

I have been afforded a new opportunity in life. It came at a most appropriate time. As I concluded that Lenya may have began to plan a life without me a few months ago, I convinced myself that I was in a position to handle a life alone, one that was that was fast approaching. Despite the debt that had mounted since this summer, despite starting over yet again, I knew I would survive somehow.

All I need is the encouragement and inner strength to keep daring... so I can win.