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Fear and Comfort Zones I ran across the attached graphic in my morning reads, which brought to mind the narrative. We ADD folks are adrenaline junkies. There is a good reason for this. ADD is a brain that is never completely awake struggling to wake up. Adrenaline, which produces the fight or flight hormone is a natural solution. As a result we tend to live life on the edge. Positive application brings us heroes and excellent first responders. Negative application brings us criminals. Although I experienced this myself I did not see it until I started working with other ADD folks. As a I was always the one who did those things that scare parents to death. Fortunately living on a working farm there was plenty of opportunity to push the limits. As a I was the one that came up with creative adventures that got me and my friends into trouble. Fortunately by that time I had developed enough common sense to know just how far I could push the limits. My young adult years were spent pushing the limits in the areas of education. That completed I did things like move around the US and to other countries with no place to live or job prospects. Later I was involved with work that took me to the forefront of “action”. I left my career for a couple of years and hit the road driving an 18 wheeler. Later in life, widowed and with grown I resumed the adolescent pattern. Even that gets routine. There is no sitting on the porch in a rocking chair for me or spending my time driving myself to a frenzy over political issues. I ended up running a home and caring for others as well as delving deeper into my spiritual practice. Currently, at age 70, I find myself undertaking the physical task of rehabbing my old house. I do not limit myself to things I know I can do. Can I accomplish the house rehab at this age with severe arthritis? I don’t know but finishing it is not the real goal. It’s the challenge of pushing myself. Have I been scared when I did some of the things like complete grad school in 1 year, race cars, take off to another country on my own and working in a job that brought me up close and personal with real danger? Definitely, but pushing through is a double success. It generated the adrenaline need to keep my brain fully awake as well as enabled me to accomplish some things that significantly contributed to the well being of me, my family and my community. I recommending pushing the limits and leaving your comfort zone to everyone. Please note I am talking about real things here, not the often talked about “discussion” and “opinion sharing” of blogs. I am referring to things that actually make a difference in our lives and the lives of others. Our energy and efforts are too precious a commodity to waste.  Spiritwoman ^i^ |
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I have very similar beliefs to yours, I keep going and will do so for as long as I possibly can. Though some days are a struggle at times, I just pull up my socks and get going, only way to prevent age from getting a strong hold on you. Alfie...
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You're a brave woman, spirit. I admire that.  I have always been cautious even when younger. I avoided danger whenever possible. It was only in 2014, when I went on my trip to Europe, that I didn't let my fear of flying and other things stop me. It wasn't due to bravery. It was due to not wanting to regret things later.Elaine Shuel
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3/8/2016 10:21 am |
Interesting point. Many women only become fearless once they have children. They may have been timid before but once those mom hormones kick in women become fearless to protect and provide for their "babies" Spiritwoman ^i^
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3/8/2016 10:26 am |
Interesting but I'm not sure everyone who has ADD is an adrenaline junkie. I could introduce you to a few who are chronic introverts. Fossil Spiritwoman ^i^
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3/8/2016 10:36 am |
Sadly age does put limits on us. I tend to make the challenge continuing to do things that most people give up on becasue they get more difficult as we age. that gets to be more of a challenge each day. I also have to be more cautious financially. If I mess up at this age there isn't time for a "do over" like there use to be. Spiritwoman ^i^
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3/8/2016 10:39 am |
I have very similar beliefs to yours, I keep going and will do so for as long as I possibly can. Though some days are a struggle at times, I just pull up my socks and get going, only way to prevent age from getting a strong hold on you. Alfie... Spiritwoman ^i^
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3/8/2016 10:42 am |
You're a brave woman, spirit. I admire that. I have always been cautious even when younger. I avoided danger whenever possible. It was only in 2014, when I went on my trip to Europe, that I didn't let my fear of flying and other things stop me. It wasn't due to bravery. It was due to not wanting to regret things later.Spiritwoman ^i^
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