I'm taking the chance for the first time of my life and not sitting safely on the sidelines. Wish me luck.

I think humanity is an interesting thing to watch happen. Some are insecure so they don't move at all, and others are insecure so they never stop moving. Both for the same reason, and yet two different results.

And lastly, I think you might really like this; http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/304.html

".... and some people geared one way can overcome it, and others cannot." I disagree. We always have the freedom to choose our path.

Rule #1 - Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule #2 - Everything is small stuff. One of the most difficult decisions we make is whether to embrace the universe as a welcoming place that loves us and wants us to be happy or as a dangerous place that is out to get us. More simply put we can choose to be ruled by love or fear. We can embrace unity and connectedness or we can choose seperation. We have already discussed the benefit of gratitude versus judgement, and I believe you have already experienced the peacefulness that comes from embracing the former. Embrace the journey. It has begun for you and will lead you to where you want to go.