Of course there is also the possibility that great risk leads to misfortune, undesirable circumstances, or even tragedy and lives are cut short all too often from risky behaviors whether it's not wearing a seat belt, using drugs, eating a terrible diet, or smoking.
For me the choice to take a risk must be accompanied by the likelihood of a great reward of some type. Buying homes must promise a good chance of being able to sell it when the military tells us we have to move. Deciding what my family will do is always based on what will be best in what we like to think of as the long run. (Even if the longest "run" we have had anywhere is three years!)
My husband is a Marine. The life of someone in the military is so full of risk yet the rewards are often nothing more than pride in a mission completed. There are times when the reward after a long day's work is survival. It seems unfair sometimes for me to consider the day to day risks I choose to take in order to achieve or obtain something knowing how different the risks are for some.
Tour guides at Shahara, Yemen |
After reaching the bridge at Shahara, Yemen |
Risk is as unique to each person as rewards are. Do I believe the saying that with great risks come great rewards? The only answer I can think of is, if you're lucky.
Wow! That sounds like some hike! I am glad you took the risk as that is something most people will never get to experience. 2013 is very unsettled over there, so I am glad you did this in 2005! I am a New Yorker myself! I have dreams of moving but work and family keep us here. Thanks for the kind visit and words on my card! It made my day!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. You covered so many aspects about risk. It sounds like an amazing adventure you went on in 2005.
ReplyDeleteHi, enoyed reading about your hike. I loved the pictures too. Looks like your risk turned into a great lifelong memory. :)
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