What Ifs

What Ifs.

The question that troubles everyone, no matter their age, size, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

Why must we have all these completely viable options and possibilities, that we create in our own imaginations, when we can actually make them occur in real life?

Because of fear.

Anxiety.

Social norms.

Self-esteem.

Pride.

But what if.

What if these seemingly huge obstacles, which are in fact petty and cause later regret, prevent us from what we actually deserve?

Maybe.

Maybe you are keeping yourself from that job promotion you've worked so hard for.

Maybe you are restraining yourself from obtaining that lead part in the school play.

Maybe you are not realizing your talent as a writer.

Maybe you are keeping yourself from what could possibly be the love of your life.

Maybe,

Just maybe,

You are not realizing your true potential,

Your own self worth.

So get rid of the maybes and the what ifs.

Take the plunge and dive right in to what could possibly be

Your exciting career you have absolute passion for,

Your start to a successful acting career,

Your calling as a creative writer,

Or

The one you will spend the rest of your life with. 

Stop with the "what ifs", 

And start with the "what nexts".