I did a research paper in college on birth order. I remember finding it fascinating and rather enlightening as I analyzed my own behavior. The last couple of days I was reminded of that as I realized how I live my life in fear.
I'm afraid of doing something wrong so I just don't do the yard work.
I'm afraid of messing something up so I just don't start the painting project.
But I'm not afraid to do the work of either the above. I'm much happier to be a worker bee in those situations. Tell me what to do, lead me in the project, and I'll be your best buddy working alongside you till the very end. But I can't seem to take the initiative to start and do the project myself.
In many ways, fear rules this first born.
5 comments:
I am fearful too! I go ahead and do things I fear all the time...I started a new guild at our church. The women are great and so easy going...yet I was sick about it all day! I am afraid to call people on the phone...but I still do it. I am not afraid to do projects...because I can do that on my own. It is the stuff with other people that just freaks me out some times.....even though it doesn't seem like it to anyone else. I am the firstborn, too.
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Jane S.
While I am not the first born (I'm a middle child) I feel like I could have written this post. Worker bee - that's me. Please, boss me around, but don't expect me to take charge. :)
Becky W.
Glad to know I'm not the only one!
Now whose coming to help me with my projects?
*who's
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