Dear Let Me Talk Gurls,

I recently went on a trip with some friends that began and ended with a series of twists and turns and included a cast of characters we met along the way.

Early on in the trip, I was at the hotel in the midst of arranging a taxi to pick us all up at a certain time the next morning and trying to find out about a ferry schedule. Okay, I was being my organized type A self in general when a man named Harry stepped in.

I explained to him I wanted to make sure we arrived at our next destination on time. He just smiled. I tried to clarify that I really needed to know what time we would need to get the taxi to pick us up in order to arrive at the ferry on time.

Harry smiled again and told me not to be in such a rush. He took care of everything and just kept saying we should fear not. Fear not?

My friends and I ended up talking to Harry for almost an hour. He gave us quite a lesson in life. A sermon really.

Harry talked to us about the way it is back in his country and how much slower and gentler things are. Fear not he preached. It will all work out. Slow down and take time to enjoy life more. Don’t worry so much he said. Learn to fear not.

The rest of the trip was pretty much a train wreck of events I won’t go into – saving that for my screenplay! There was plenty to be afraid of on this trip, but we listened to Harry, feared not and laughed a lot instead!

I have decided I am going to be following the wise words of Harry and take this life lesson with me. I am going to slow down, take a few breaths, and enjoy life more.

My new mantra is Fear Not.
Gotta Skate
Linda

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