Most of us have noble intentions, are idealist by upbringing
and would love to be seen as heroic when the chips are down. In reality though,
notwithstanding our most utopian concept of our self, we falter when we have to
stand up to be counted for we do not DARE and go
ahead and Display
Action
Risking
Everything.
We fear the consequences, we are terrified of being the odd man out and refuse
to take risks that could disturb the tranquilly that comes out of adherence to
the norm.
We do not dare because we
are by and large creatures of habit
and we would prefer to traverse the known path, rather than explore possibilities
that could be tougher, riskier and possibly life threatening. Other times we do
not dare because we do not want to move
out of our comfort zone. Those who fear public speaking are classic
examples of individuals who prefer to be passive audiences than active participants.
There are many who do not dare because they
do not see a value proposition in pursuing that path. Remember the time in
school when you knew the culprit but did not dare to tell it to the teacher
because you did not see how you would benefit from being a tale tattler whilst
the risk of being ostracized by the rest of the class was very probable.
Almost all of us
enjoy giving a dare to others but could possibly shy away from attempting the
same dare, Remember the dares we gave people when playing passing the parcel
? True some of those dares seem pretty
silly and childish on hindsight but all the same they were still challenging
then. However there are many who enjoy the
thrill of taking on a dare. They would be the first to take on a challenge,
find the tallest tree to climb or the attempt to lift the heaviest rock that
he/ she can grasp. Ironically it is
perhaps this very quality that could be their undoing for false bravado often results in misplaced
confidence and taking on very risky dares. This might explain the number of
people who get swept away when they go swimming in the beaches despite warnings
not to or ending up in fatal car crashes when speeding and losing control.
Then there are the
professionals who take on some terribly risky dares. The various circus
artistes are a prime example of professionals taking on dares. The care and motorcycle
racing drivers are another set of professionals who flirt with danger by daring
to race on treacherous tracks and in dangerous weather conditions. The most revered daredevils are the ones who
sacrifice their life in the taking on dangerous missions. The policemen, the
fire fighters and the soldiers all deserve a special salute for the very nature
of their job involves being daring. However, what is significant to the readers
is the knowledge that each of us has it in us to DARE; begin by following the law, the path of righteousness
and by championing the cause of the oppressed, the down trodden and the marginalized;
all it requires us to do is Display Action Risking Everything.
Action Points:
- Make a list of interesting dares that can be used whilst playing some party games.
- If you haven’t attempted any of these, go on DARE to try any or all of them
- Hold a snake / white mice in your hand for 5 minutes at least.
- Sing a song using a karaoke in front of an audience of at least 5 people (your family of 5 counts as audience)
- Go scuba diving / go on a fishing trawler into the sea/
- Wear a traditional attire of a region that is completely alien to you
- Go for a classical music / dance program that you have never ever attended before.
- Try to play some musical instrument that you have never attempted before. (eg. Try to play the saxophone / play the western drums )
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