We have all had those times. Where we imagine how things could be, so we decide to test the waters. We know that one wrong decision could end everything. However, we become so curious that we decide to leap head first into the abyss of uncertainty. Stepping into uncharted territory.
This has happened to me a few times. Specifically dealing with friendships and relationships. I have met people, who seem to be just right on paper. They are so down to earth and you think you will be the best of friends, or even build a relationship with them. However, when you truly get to know the person, it is not what you anticipated. In fact, they seem so far from the image you imagined. On the other hand, they are exactly the person you thought they were. They meet all of your expectations, but you never mold or click.
I then think to myself “what if I would have kept my distance” “what if I never decided to get to know the person”. I could have been so comfortable seeing them on the street or seeing them roll down my Newsfeed. If only I would not have been tempted to open Pandora’s Box.
This does not just happen with relationships or friendships. Have you ever wanted something so bad, that you would do anything to make it work? Only when it does work in your favor, the side effects that you were no previously thinking of finally kick in. Think about that new car, that you dreamed. However, you did not think about the payment or upkeep, now you do not look at it the same way.
As humans, we are curious. We want the answers to the “what if” or the “why not”. There is nothing wrong with this. However, we must prepare ourselves for the side effects. The potential disappointments and the hurt feelings. If we did not push ourselves out of the comfort zone, we built; life would be uneventful and meaningless. You never know what may come from jumping into a new adventure. The only advice I have is to never set unrealistic expectations, protect your heart, and prepare to dive head first into the abyss.
Until Next Time:
Let God’s light shine within and through you.
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