Take a Chance

YEs I do realize who sings this song, i didn't find a music video, so just listen while you read


Chance, gambles, risks... all things involved on a trip to the casino, but also three things that people need to take in life to actually live. I'll admit, I have always been someone to play it safe. So I need to follow my own advice, but I'm working on it; it's a work in progress.

It's not easy leaving yourself totally vulnerable. It's something I can't do and I know many others can't either. But it's something that inevitably will happen. If you try to hide your entire life, then you will not live. You have to lay everything out on the table at some point in your life. With a simple yes or no, you could be elated or devastated. But no matter the result, you're stronger for it. I have a saying, when it comes to facing fears, the best way to go at it is head first in the deep end. What I mean by that is don't lay yourself on the line, but only part way. For example, don't pour your heart out to a girl via text, or even over the phone. If you're gonna tell her what she means to you, do it in person.

It's difficult though, many things keep us from being totally vulnerable. Pride, fear, ego, or inexperience (there's a first time for everything, and the first time for most things can be nerve wracking). Many things keep us from being completely open and vulnerable, and they're hard barriers to break down. But if we want to truly live, we must break the walls down. Just put your head down, grit your teeth, and power through it.

The best way to get over that hump is with the help of your friends. I have the best friends in the world, and this is the first time I've ever believed that. I usually just go over these things in my head 1000 times, chicken out, and hate myself later. But I took the first step in changing that, I let someone inside my head. I sought advice, and I got what I needed. I got the encouragement to step up to the plate for once, and I'm going to swing away. Thanks for the encouragement guys, you are the best.

So here's the life lesson, bearded style. You have to lay yourself on the line for something you truly want. Tell her how you feel, make it as cliched as possible if you want. It's hard to do it, sometimes there are circumstances that make it complicated or even more difficult. Whether you're afraid that if you do take that chance and let it all hang out, you'll lose what you have. It's worth the risk, you have to step up, because she may feel the same way, but also afraid. Step up to the plate. If you find it impossible to plan out on your own, ask your friends. They'll gladly help you out. Don't be afraid to let people in nor to take a chance and leave yourself totally vulnerable.


I couldn't get the Scrubs clip I wanted, so here's the quote.

“I’ve been thinking a lot lately about taking chances, and how it’s really just about overcoming your fears. Because the truth is, everytime you take a big risk in your life, no matter how it ends up, you’re always glad you took it. ”