Bad things are not the worst things that can happen to us. Nothing is the worst thing that can happen to us!
- Richard Bach
When I first read this quotation I misunderstood that second part. I thought it meant, “There is no such thing as the worst thing that could happen to us.” Maybe it was because I hadn’t had my coffee yet.
But what he’s saying is that the worst thing that can happen to us is that nothing happens to us. And that, yes—that I agree with. How are you to grow as a person if nothing happens to you? Think of how much all your varied life experiences have shaped you--whether for good or bad. They are what make you so distinctly yourself.
Similar wisdom from another and very different source:
Just because it's different, doesn't mean it's scary...try new things!
-I'm From Barcelona, on the Yo Gabba Gabba! Music is Awesome CD
* Showing my age! Can you guess where the line comes from?
2 comments:
Mama Blah Blah, I am relatively new to blogging. But I am not new to life. I agree, nothing can be stifling and it seldom brings growth.
I was looking for all the "Mama" blogs. I am Mama Sez. Visit me sometime at mamasez.wordpress.com I hope we can help each other moves successfully into something vs. nothing.
Hi Mama Sez - welcome to my blog (where I post not as frequently as I'd like)! I will check you out for sure.
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