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Trust, Boldness, and the Power of Taking Chances

As we transition from adolescence into adulthood, we are consciously and unconsciously taught to behave in ways that align with societal expectations. We choose widely accepted words, often molding our expression to fit in. But where do we learn to practice honesty with warmth and directness—expressing our true thoughts while maintaining deep, meaningful connections? How do we cultivate sensitivity without taking everything personally when it doesn't fit our perception? And how do we practice boldness?


Starting this April 2025, I want to help more people do exactly that—integrate our entire humanness, recognizing that at our core, we are no different from the stranger on the corner of the street. Let's embrace our strengths and weaknesses, our likes and dislikes, without feeling less. Let's expand our capacity to take chances, even when the outcome is unknown—because only after the fact do we realize we have succeeded.


This is not an overnight practice. It’s a commitment to living without regrets and building more profound, more authentic relationships. And sometimes, it requires a bold move.


A little over twenty-two years ago, I made one of my life's boldest—and most rewarding—decisions. The weekend before Thanksgiving, I went out with my roommate. I’ll spare you all the details (that would take up a whole chapter in a book), but in short, my roommate started a conversation with a stranger, and we left together, including a friend of the stranger. We even got into their car in the middle of NYC. Fast-forward to today: one of those strangers became my husband.


What if I hadn’t been bold—or as some might call it, reckless—enough to take that chance? Who knows where I’d be today?


Of course, boldness isn’t about acting on impulse alone. In my early twenties, I may have taken more spontaneous risks, but even then, there was an inner trust, a deep intuition guiding me. Yes, things could have turned out differently, but they didn’t.


The truth is, sometimes, we have to follow what we genuinely believe is right, even when it doesn’t make sense to others. There’s no perfect formula for this—no step-by-step guide. It begins with being honest with ourselves about what we can and cannot do and extending that same honesty to others. That’s how we build trust. That’s how we cultivate lasting relationships.


So, what’s been holding you back when you could have taken a leap? When have you stepped beyond your comfort zone and been rewarded for it? And where will you choose to be bolder next time?


Life is a journey. Just because we hesitated before doesn’t mean we can’t take a chance now. Just because something didn’t turn out as expected doesn’t mean it won’t next time. Life continually offers us opportunities—some seen, some yet to be discovered.


So go. Live fully. Seize each moment as it presents itself—without regret.





 
 
 

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