The fear of sharks and the love of water

2023 Nov 13

Greater the love of water, the better the surfer you will become

Greater the fear of sharks, the better the sand castles you will build

 

Both the surfer and the sand castle will get drenched many times

The surfer will surf again and again because of the love of water

But the sand castle won’t be made again and again, because fear of sharks need not translate into love of castles

 

Every territory has its own sharks

 

Might as well do what you love, with your heart

And face what you fear, with your head

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