Taking Risks

When I was younger not much could stop me from taking risks, any and all. I am still young mind you, however the risks seem to have more of am impact on me now. And I no longer of think about how it only effects myself but others as well. Over time your 'risk taking' skills sharpen in a way you could not imagine.

When taking risks there are a few key questions to ask yourself such as: "How much am I willing to risk?" or "Is this a worthy risk to take?" or better yet "Is this a responsible risk? Can I handle it if I lose everything by taking this risk? Who all will be effected by my decisions?" I don't think I ever asked myself these questions so much in the past and that is why some of the risks that I took when a bit younger.. well let's face it I was flying by the seat of my pants. Not really sure of how I was going to land.

For example, I assessed the risks of moving overseas. And all I knew is my answer to the most important questions was "Absolutely". I had no real hesitation and that is what made it a responsible risk for me to take indeed. There are so many things that could have happened and well did happen after taking the leap but here I am with my head above water enjoying the gains and losses.

For some reason I have not mastered taking risk totally when it comes to relating to others. Well I know once you start adding too many other human beings, feelings, thoughts, etc.. .complication starts to interfere a bit.That is the dynamic of people I think. I will say that my level of risk taking in personal matters has lessened by the minute. I have been faced with some tough decisions lately, the struggle of what I truly desire and want versus what is the responsible thing to do. The inner child in me has been very upset over not getting what she wants indeed. I guess this is part of growing and developing in your emotional maturity. Well that is what I am calling it anyway! :)

I am still learning as I go in regards to risk taking. I still consider myself a risk taker indeed, but my vantage point has changed as the days go by. Interesting to let the chips fall where they may...that was said to me recently by a very wise man who knows exactly what he is taking about :)

Well I need to go write the last of my Christmas cards. Hope everyone is well and till next time.

In Love and Gratitude,

Asha