Thinking about what if it all goes right.

I used to think I had to have all tension resolved before I move forward.

I used to think that I need to know the end result before I begin.

I used to think I had to conquer uncertainty to even try.

I used to think brave meant not having any fears.

I used to think I had to have all the answers.

I used to wonder what if it all goes wrong?

Thankfully I’ve learned a few things along the way, especially that life is too short and too beautiful to live in fear, so I’ve changed my tune. And one of my most listened to songs is What If It All Goes Right.

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But what if it all goes right?
What if it all works out?
What if the stars line up and good luck rains down?
What if you chase your dreams and it changes your whole life?
Yeah what if it all goes right? 

 

Now I do what I can, with what I have, where I am…

even with fear
even with tension
even in uncertainty
even without answers
even as I say I don’t know
even taking the first step without knowing where the last step will be.

By changing my mindset I’ve done more than I ever imagined I would… and while I still have fears, uncertainty and more, I look forward to what is ahead. More books, more speaking, more marathons, more helping others, more peace, more ?

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“What If It All Goes Right” preformed by Melissa Lawson. 

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We often only have enough light for the step we are on… so taking the first step, literally and figuratively, will give you the light and the confidence to take more.

They say talk about what you know, so here’s suggestions for things that are near and dear to me: sign up for a 5k or a half-marathon or go to a writing event.

But what is near and dear to you is probably different then what is near and dear to me…

so what dreams are you not pursuing because
you’ve been thinking about everything that could go wrong?

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I’ve linked this post to Life: Unmasked at Joy’s Blog today. Click over there to read other posts about living real, authentic lives.