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Nov 16
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Will Kimber

Once In a Lifetime


Do you ever sit and think about something you aspire to do in your remaining existence on Earth? 

Different individuals may have differing ideas. 

Some people may choose to do something whimsical: something that makes their life more interesting. Maybe you would like to relax on the sandy beaches of Tahiti. Maybe you would like to go to your favorite band’s rock concert. Or maybe you would choose to trek in the Amazon rainforest.
 
Some people would choose to make the world a better place to live in: to prepare it for those who come after us.                                             

Even though all these possibilities are wonderful endeavors definitely worth undertaking, I believe something everyone should do at least once in their life is face a fear.

Life is shorter than you might expect, so make it more worthwhile by liberating yourself of angst. Go ahead, choke down those Brussel sprouts! Stand up against the class bully! Facing fears builds character and makes confronting other concerns easier. It might even motivate you to confront another anxiety of yours. After you face a fear, you will feel accomplished and will have taken an imposing burden off of your shoulders. 

By Will Kimber, East Corinth, VT
  
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  1. semacdonald
    Nov 17, 2017

    this is a nice piece! it ranges from humerous (shoving down the brusselsprouts) to serious (standing up to the bully). this topic is something i often think about. this is thought provoking. it makes each reader ponder; what do i want to do with my life?

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  1. Will Kimber
    Nov 20, 2017

    Thank you so much for your comment, @semacdonald! As a writer, it really helps to receive constructive, positive comments on our pieces. I look forward to checking out your writings also!

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