The alarm jolts me from my sleep
I’m too tired to get up now
Just let me rest a few more minutes
I get up anyway
I can’t start the project right now
I can’t do it, and I don’t know how
I will most certainly fail
I start anyway
I can’t go down this path not trodden
It’s dark, and I can’t see my way
I’ll fall or be ambushed from the side
I take the first step anyway
I’ve failed and encountered resistance
I don’t want to try any more
The pain and frustration are too much
I keep going anyway
I’ve been betrayed for the last time
Handing out trust has wounded me
Being open has let the darts hit me
I trust again anyway
I’ve crashed before while flying
I almost died the last time out
I’m shaking nervously at the wheel
I fly again anyway
My heart pounds and drops to the floor
My stomach is turning somersaults
I’m lightheaded and weak in the knees
But I go ahead and do it anyway
As long as we take action
Fear can never control us
But when we remain idle
Fear reigns supreme over us
During times of deep despair
When we’re overwhelmed by fear
When inaction seems the safe route
Is when we need action the most
Jason Westlake
Sat., December 9, 2006
