A theory

The future is unknown and thus might appear to be loaded with fear and uncertainty, but on the other hand it might just be something wonderful that is waiting for you. I find that the decisions we make to secure good times ahead are sometimes clouded by fear itself which seems problematic. Someone very dear to me once said: "Schau der Furcht ins Auge und sie wird dir zuzwinkern." This translates roughly to the idea of looking fear into it's eyes and it will wink at you. I think that this is a very good example of how this uncertainty can be handled.

I am writing this post with a certain motive in mind, as I feel sick to my stomach of having people around me who I love and who don't seem to be grabbing life by the horns. I am aware that it is not everyone's choice for being and that I sometimes even fall within this category, but I find after having learned it, that it makes me happier. I do understand that it might not be the same for you.

Here a video that might clarify my point:

(Please understand that I am aware that many theories to life exist and that this one, like all the others are essentially subjective views)

Of Writing Lists

The 'To do' list seems to be a creation of the 21st century. I write them often, possibly to often. Have I been socialised into this pattern? Is life in the 21st century so rich in possibilities that the mind can not keep track anymore? Or is it rather that we need a sense of achievement that we can monitor as every time we tick of a completed activity we feel less anxious about the fear of not achieving or forgetting something. The funny part is that people who don't write 'to do' lists seem to be doing fine. 

I guess what it comes down to is that worry in itself is the culprit. Trying to survive today is very different to the previous centuries, as now a malfunctioning cellphone or not being able to buy the right ingredient for a specific dish at the supermarket creates worries of strangely high proportions. The point that I am trying to make is that whether you worry or not, it does not seem to make any difference to the situation you find yourself in. The most important part is to continue, because survive you will anyway.

I wrote this post to hear myself say it. Or rather write it. To remind myself of it. And to write fearless 'to do' lists... or none at all.