RISKS

I found this quote on Goodreads by Leo Buscaglia so I thought I'd share it with you guys. Risking is such an essential part of life. Risking is the living of life itself. Every line here is a quote in itself. Read it slowly. 

"
To laugh is to risk appearing a fool. 
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. 
To reach out to another is to risk involvement. 
To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self. 
To place your ideas and dreams before a crowd is to risk their loss. 
To love is to risk not being loved in return, 
To live is to risk dying, 
To hope is to risk despair, 
To try is to risk failure, 
But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. 
The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing; is nothing. 
He may avoid suffering and sorrow,
But he cannot learn, feel, change, grow or live 
Chained by his servitude, he is a slave who has forfeited all freedom
Only a person who risks is free.
"

I like how he emphasized the emptiness of a life without risks. My favorite line is when he goes "The person who risks nothing, is nothing." It's so important to strive for better in life. Better goals, better friendships, better relationships, a better YOU in general. All of the things that await you and your wonderful self outside your comfort zone. 

Risk on and live on, 

Insane Little Brunette.