I have enjoyed the challenge of figuring out how to use the public transportation system here.  Now, I know that sounds ridiculous to anyone who has grown up using it, but for those of you who, like me, have not… it is quite an accomplishment!  Overcoming the fear of the unknown, mostly.  Making a mistake…

These are all lessons in life that I am learning during this trip:  that largely, people are ruled by their fears… real or imagined.  I have conquered my fears in many ways.  Yes, public transportation and figuring out the maps and the stations.  But, also the fear of the unknown, and trust that I can decipher it and move forward.  AND overcoming the fear of making a MISTAKE.  For some reason, being wrong is something to be feared.    So what!  There is usually a train going back the other direction in short order, or perhaps, an unexpected and exciting path has just opened up by the “mistake”.    Any comments on this?