I stumbled across this little gem watching a Brené Brown ted talk about vulnerability and it really spoke to me. It is about making a point to show up and try, regardless of what the outcome of your efforts may be. Getting in life’s arena over and over again, despite the blood, sweat, and tears it takes and creates. If your efforts achieve the end result you are after, then you are victorious and should take great pride in it. But, it is not just about winning or losing, it is also about taking pride in the courage it takes to get into the arena day in and day out. Cause let’s face it, the arena is a huge and scary place! Seriously! It can be full of stress, violence and tragedy as well as accomplishment, and the opportunity to feel the sun on your face. It can create the chance to be in the spotlight at an important and valuable time in your life. It has the potential to be amazing. It also holds the potential for failure. Sometimes what people may even deem epic failure, which may lead to shame and embarrassment. That we then must conquer within ourselves, before we try again.
To me, there are only two scenarios, you are either in life’s arena or your not. As for me, as scary and intimidating as it is, I am going to choose to enter into life’s arena at every opportunity. Regardless of whether it frightens me or not. I personally would rather try and fail, than never try at all. As you never know when that one moment might lead to success and you have the opportunity to feel the sunshine on your face. The sweet taste of victory in your mouth, regardless of how small the victory may be. At this point in my life, I have decided it is worth it. No matter how many times I fail, I will pick myself up and try again. This is who I am.
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This is such a good point (and that’s why I’ve been thinking of reading her book). I’ve been gradually coming around to the same conclusion…it’s time to get in the arena and at least try..despite what others may say or think.
She is a great inspiration! Glad she is inspiring you as well.