Page 16 - Cogito, ergo sum

New Dawns

In the days of old, before any Leaving the known and venturing
major event of significance, a into the unknown is always a
saying is usually bandied about, daunting task, a trial for the faint
“The only constant is change”. of hearts and an adventure for
Brimming with youthful those with wanderlust. As we
exuberance and the enticement of encounter new people, new faces,
knowledge, everyone jumps different cultures and ideas, our
headlong into the voyage of life. experiences guide us as we make
Come rain or shine, braving waves informed decisions.
and storms, sometimes with and
other times against the tide, we In times of uncertainty and
navigate promising but difficulty, as mentioned by the

treacherous waters. wise Headmaster of Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and
Fear of what one might not be Wizardry, “they remind us that
familiar with is a trait that is though we may come from
deemed beneficial in evolution , different places, speak in
but the extent to which we allow different tongues, our hearts
that fear to have sway over our beat as one.”
being is the point of contention.

Here is where approaches
diverge. Those who let fear and
uncertainty creep in are limited
by vices of their own making.
Those who throw caution to the

wind and follow their instincts
end up as trailblazing pioneers or
pitiful cautionary tales, brought
up as boogeymen to anyone who
dares venture beyond established
lines of convention. Those who
manage to hit the sweet spot,
tempered enthusiasm and
constant vigilance against
complacency find navigating
troubling waters a tad bit easier.

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