What do you fear the most?
What do you fear the most?
A few weeks ago, I had asked a group of fellow travelers this question as I was finalizing the agenda for our upcoming event, “Survive to Thrive: Face Your Fears.”
Fear of disappointing others ??
Fear of falling into a routine ??
Fear of not being able to find purpose ??
Fear of dying ??
Fear of being judged for who I am ??
Hundreds of other responses followed.
I was surprised by how passionate some people became in answering my initial question.
It was as if they had been waiting for years to voice their opinions.
Then, all of sudden, the table turned.
I was asked the initial question, “What are you most afraid of?”
Fear of not having a routine.
I’ve realized then and there how much of my life has been built around a sense of routine.
Whether it was the morning routine, or afternoon, or evening.
Routine has given me the much needed structure in life.
It has given me a sense of rhythm, a sense of flow.
Traveling the past seven months had helped me realize how out of balance or out of flow my life can be with an absence of a routine.
What do you fear the most?
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2 年The many different perspectives shared in answering this question fascinate me-as each of us is unique-and can offer a buffet table full of possible answers. I think my greatest fear is that I won't have told the many people I love and appreciate-how much I love and appreciate them-because there are so many-would they know if I died tomorrow-the depth and breadth of gratitude I have in my heart for their presence in my life? With that said, Oleg Lougheed, please know how much I appreciate you, your writings-this essay, and the value of Courageous Conversations on Saturday mornings, your questions, humor, receptivity, curiosity, the creation of such sacred space for people to be seen, heard, valued-even cherished/loved. Much love to you, my friend and LI colleague! I continue to learn so much from interacting with you and the other people who join the conversation. ??
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2 年Good question. My hips hurt from boxing so I think I’ll say I fear (not sure that’s the exact word) getting to the point where I can’t stay in shape. Exercise keeps me in a good mood. Thanks Oleg Lougheed