We feel as though we could fall into a pit of despair. We feel our world is collapsing and danger is at every corner. Fear can be consuming, and stop us from getting out and exploring. There is so much world out there, and we can miss it just because we are afraid.

To live without a purpose and miss the biggest adventures of life is my biggest fear. That is my bottomless pit of despair. Despite all of the fears I have, I must go out there and see the world. I want to see the beautiful places and hear the stories of happy and wise people. But I also want to hear the stories of broken people, and travel to deadly places. Who am I to go through this world with a filter over my eyes? Without growing or learning, I am not living. If I don’t at least trying to learn all I can, I might as well fall into my own pit of despair.