Can't believe tomorrow's going to be our last class...! Unbelievable.
In this chapter, I thought it was really important how Perkins talked about coming to terms with your fear. I might have mentioned this before in one of my past blogs, but I do think it is important to mention it again. How do you react to fear? In my case, there are many things that I don't know that I'm scared of until I'm put in that situation. Therefore, I don't know how to show my fear/disliking. I often blame myself afterwards for not being honest to how I was feeling, only to realize that it is in that moment of reflection when I first acknowledge that I was too scared to do anything. So it's important to notice and accept what makes you feel uncomfortable. And then think about why. You might be able to find similarities or patterns in your fear. Then, you'll be able to control a similiar situation better in the future. I think that will help us live side by side with our fears.
"Relax... It takes time to play like yourself." Exactly what I needed someone to tell me! I'm always worried about if I'm being true to myself jibunrashiku. But maybe it's not about looking for a fixed character in every single moment of our lives. Maybe it's more about working your way towards the future, gradually grasping what makes you, you.
