Fear of Trying

I often think of this class as I head down the mountain late on Wednesday nights. As I pass under the parkway overpass, I always glance to my right, to the beautiful valley that stretches into the dark. That dark, vast valley symbolizes my feelings about trying new technologies. I used to fear the gaping void between my limited knowledge and the untapped potential of technology. Now rather than concentrating on the apparent endlessness of the unknown, I find myself focusing on the few lights that dot the valley. Each light is a challenge I have met, a usefulness of technology that I have discovered and appreciate. There still aren't many lights shining, but each one holds the promise of future success and new discoveries. For that, I am grateful.