"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game"
Fear is a big deal to me. I know what it's like to be paralyzed by it ( a cold, throbbing feeling emanating from the pit of my stomach through to my extremities) and how it feels to be defeated by it. I have never considered myself a coward, but I am a far cry from being the strong, courageous woman I want to be.
When I was younger, the Lord of the Rings movies hit theatres, inspiring a new generation to delve into the classic books by J.R.R Tolkien. I remember being captivated by the character of Eowyn, the niece of a king who valiantly fought for the freedom of Middle Earth, as well as killing the infamous witch king who could be killed by no man. I wanted to be like her, a passionate and beautiful princess who did not allow evil to paralyze her. It was not that she was fearless; what really made her appealing was the fact that she overcame her fear with courage and sacrifice.
My New Year's Resolution this year is to work on being courageous. Every morning and night, I pray that I may no longer be afraid. In new situations, I work hard to push myself, rather than allowing my fear to take control. Of course, fear still plagues me. But as Mia's father in the Princess Diaries says "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the realization that something is more important than that fear."
When I was younger, the Lord of the Rings movies hit theatres, inspiring a new generation to delve into the classic books by J.R.R Tolkien. I remember being captivated by the character of Eowyn, the niece of a king who valiantly fought for the freedom of Middle Earth, as well as killing the infamous witch king who could be killed by no man. I wanted to be like her, a passionate and beautiful princess who did not allow evil to paralyze her. It was not that she was fearless; what really made her appealing was the fact that she overcame her fear with courage and sacrifice.
My New Year's Resolution this year is to work on being courageous. Every morning and night, I pray that I may no longer be afraid. In new situations, I work hard to push myself, rather than allowing my fear to take control. Of course, fear still plagues me. But as Mia's father in the Princess Diaries says "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the realization that something is more important than that fear."
Beautiful reflection on fear and courage, Sofi. What do you think of Maisie Dobbs? She seems to be striving to get past her fear & caution, knowing that she has to overcome it to do her job (and be fulfilled mentally and spiritually).
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to update your bio on this blog--you're no high-schooler any more. I'm so proud of your writing--I hope you keep writing forever!