Everything new I ever tried began with a belly full of nerves and palms full of sweat. It didn’t matter if it was a new food, a new sport, a new hobby or a new boy! I was so anxiety-ridden. I felt no different when it came to my writing. I always knew I had a soft spot for it and wanted to do more than the occasional “in class essay” on a book I never bothered to read. I love getting lost in the words and feeling like I’m in a completely different world. With each letter I type, I go deeper and deeper into this realm of uncertainty. What’s going to come out of my head and onto my keyboard next? That’s the beauty of it. I like letting my mind go wherever it wants to without any rules or regulations…without holding back.

I believe that’s how we need to be living our lives. We’re all overly politically correct and rule-based. What happened to just doing what makes you happy and going with the natural flow of life? I agree that rules are needed to keep our planet intact and keep everyone safe, but I don’t think we should question what we want to go after simply because someone tells us it’s going to be hard or a long journey. If it’s important to you, fight for it. You can accomplish your dreams, big or small, while still respecting everyone and everything around you.

“It’s about dipping your toe into the cold, deep sea because you’ll never walk on water if you don’t get out of the boat.”

I know that fear can be debilitating. So much so that it stops us dead in our tracks sometimes. But ignore the fear, ignore the belly full of nerves and wipe off the sweat in your palms. People might call you crazy- so be it. Be the crazy person that goes after their dreams. That person that goes after that something new. The world is going to judge you no matter what you do, so live your life the way you want to live it. You can change what you want to change and do what you want to do. Focus on your happiness and achieving whatever you want.

Remember- you’re one decision away from a completely different life.