Wonder and fear. It’s my belief that you must see the world through both lenses. You must never give your child-like sense of wonder and awe of the world. This is what pushes us to seek creative solutions, explore new possibilities, and dream of new dreams. However, you must balance that with seeing the realities of the world. Fear is connotatively a negative word, associated with malice or cowardice.

I choose to see it it’s the purest sense as both reverence and respect. The wonder of the world’s possibilities, but a healthy level of fear and respect for the realities of the world and its power. Both create a balance that allows us to see the world with our eyes wide open.