Disappointment

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”  - H Jackson Brown Jr

Last night as I watched the Olympics, I couldn't help but feel some empathy for the US Men's Team.  They entered the competition as the favorites and yet, didn't even place for a medal.  I'm sure they each felt immense disappointment, but in spite of that, they will continue to compete and I'm sure bring home some individual medals!!

That's the thing about disappointment.  Sure, it can feel like the end of the world when something doesn't quite go the way you were hoping but does that mean you then simply give up, never to try again?  In Ed's world, the answer would be yes!!  He is all about failure!!!  But in recovery, we realize that the success comes from attempting something, being brave enough to have those dreams that we chase after - no matter what the outcome!!

And so today, I DARE you to try something.  As the quote says, you won't remember whether you achieved that goal or not in a few years, but you will always remember that you tried!!!  And as we always talk about, you may be pleasantly surprised by the outcome and won't face disappointment at all!!!

So here's to taking risks and looking at disappointment in the face, DARING to do that thing that Ed says you shouldn't!!!