Taking Risks

One of my clients gave me a framed photo of a majestic, old fashioned, ocean going, sailing ship, doing its thing, sailing in the open ocean.  The caption reads “a ship in the harbor is safe.....but that is not what ships are for”.  The photo is meant as an analogy for my tendency to lead a life of risk and exposure rather than always taking the safe alternative.  For example, I just wrote and am in the process of publishing a book on a spiritual approach to life, a very personal book on an approach which I use.  Recently, I have been very aware that the book will expose me to various forms of criticism, which will happen, if the book is successful.  It feels important for me to “speak my truth”, though part of me also wants to remain safe.