facing mistakophobia

I made so many mistakes in my life; wish I had committed some more! says Suresh, and these were some comments (edited) which unluckily for you I thought of sharing with you as well…  ;)

Being worried about consequences of mistakes are the biggest factor for a person to be indecisive, to want to cling on to safety within a circle of comfort, without ever venturing beyond it. Dr. Paul Fleischman says “Everyone likes the idea of being purified by a dip in the Ganges, but to anyone standing on its banks as it emerges from the mountains at Rishikesh or Hardwar, icy cold and with a dangerous current, there has to be a moment of hesitation, if not outright retreat, before the actual plunge. ”

Short story from maktub from the website of Paulo Coelho

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When the wanderer was ten years old, his mother insisted that he take a course in physical education. One of the activities required him to jump from a bridge into a river. Early in the course, he was paralyzed by fear. Each day, he stood last in line, and suffered every time one of those in front made his jump — because it would shortly be his turn. One day, the instructor — noticing his fear — made him take the first jump. Although he was still frightened, it was over so quickly that the fright was replaced by courage. The master says:

“Often, we can afford to take our time. But there are occasions when we must roll up our sleeves and resolve a situation. In such cases, there is nothing worse than delay.”

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