Post Written By Eugene Morgan
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”— Andre Gide
For us to move forward, we must let go of old ideas. It does take courage to risk stepping into new territory. It is natural to respond with some trepidation when we’re unfamiliar with something. Fear is useful for self-preservation whether that’s physical and/or psychological. It’s only natural to scan for danger on an unfamiliar territory before proceeding. So there must be an education and then preparation if we want to discover new oceans. Learning is the key to loosening up our biases. Learning helps us to know what we need to prepare for in our journey. If we are unprepared, then indeed our fears will become real. Let us instead take on our day with the courage to look beyond our scope to make discoveries. It’s never too late to learn the new.