I have lived a very sheltered, safe life. I don't think there's anything wrong with safe or sheltered, but it has hampered my ability to reach out. In fact, I prefer the comfort and safety of my own home and my own routine so much that I'm scared of failure. I'm afraid to try new things. I put limits on my life because that's the way it was for me. No one puts these limits on me, except me.
A very wise woman (my grandma) has a favorite saying: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." When she offhandedly said this recently to me in a conversation, the meaning struck a cord with me. I realized that I was putting self-imposed limits on my life, and it was time to live life to the fullest. This is my blog about learning to live.
