Selling Fear

   Terrorists are in the market of selling fear and seem to be skilled at it.  All the attacks have made people fearful, which is understandable but it's also dangerous to succumb to this fear.  Life has changed but you cannot control everything so making dramatic changes to your life because of fear will only hurt your potential.

     I believe if we give in to the fear terrorist are selling they become the winners.  Be aware and be cautious but live your life to the fullest.  If we cower to the fears others impose on us we lose the opportunity for personal growth.

     We can't avoid all risk.  Living life is risk but what would life be without risk, some might say, safe but boring.  To say life without risk would be boring is an unfair statement because we all have different definitions of enjoyment but expecting life to be safe is not guaranteed.  The people that take calculated risks are more resilient and prepared in dealing with unplanned events.  I'm not saying we should throw caution to the wind, I'm just saying live your life the way you dream it to be and don't let fear change your goals. Ultimately, the decisions you make affect you so it is important to be comfortable with those decisions, despite the opinions of others including mine.  

     I've seen a few interviews with ISIS members and they calmly talk about how people without their beliefs will be killed.  They have no compassion or concern for others and they judge everyone that does not have their views as unworthy of life.  

     I purpose we no longer call these sellers of fear, terrorists.  I believe they like that title believing it implies power and control and it does that in some ways but I think the correct title for these groups should be cowards.  These cowards attack innocent people at gathering places when they are most vulnerable, one of the most recent being an amusement park in Pakistan.  So the title "Cowards" fits them better and takes away a little of their power.  "Just Saying....."