Reckless Vs. Gutless
In this age of chaos and confusion , we are faced daily by moral dilemmas and conflicting philosophies . We have to make choices and ponder on questions many of which past generations did not have to face .
"We can try to avoid making choices by doing nothing, but even that is decision." Gary Collins
But one choice we all have to make one that is older than history itself is the choice between being reckless , gutless , or somewhere in between .
And although those with thoughtful natures might ponder on the philosophical aspects of the choice now and then , almost always the choice is made unconsciously . Only much later , in retrospect , we come to realize whom we have chosen to be .
Whether you are contemplating marrying the distant relative who is very suitable and towards whom you feel almost nothing , or waiting for Mr./Miss Right , who might or might not show up in the near future , might or might not fall in love with you , then might or might not decide to propose after all ( not necessarily reckless but definitely very risky )
or whether you are trying to decide between taking the uninspiring 9 to 5 job , that guarantees you a moderately comfortable lifestyle , and chasing your dream of fame and fortune in the world of private business , you are always making choices that would shape your life and you as a person.
And the question remains the same ; which is better , a reckless life of highs and lows , or a safe but humdrum existence ?
Reckless is never good , it is a word associated with miscalculation and loss . But is there ever a big gain without a big risk involved ? Or at least a substantial one ? From business , where the most profitable ventures are the most risky , to love where the more deeply involved you are , the more joy you feel , and also the bigger the risk of getting deeply hurt , we all know that to play it safe all the time will probably get you nowhere ...
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