It doesn't interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know if what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive.
-Excerpt from The Invitation, Oriah Mountain Dreamer
A long, long time ago, someone I barely knew gave me the book, The Invitation. I was embarking on a massive career transition, against the odds, and against all what my friends, family, colleagues, and logical self seemed really risky, and a little foolish.
Guess what?
I'm still winning.
Why?
First - I define what "winning" means, not society, family, friends, or colleagues.
Second - I trust that all experiences leads to wisdom, and value the journey way more than the end result (hey - you know me, this is important too, but not at all costs. I'm willing to fail and admit it)
I sound way more bold than I am. Risk is semi-calculated. I don't always know how I will "get there", but I trust that I will always land on my feet no matter what.
The next time you are presented with an opportunity will you shudder with fear, and take the safe route? Or will you hedge your bets, love the journey, and come out a winner in your own eyes?
Take the invitation....its way more fun.
H
