"Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive - the risk to be alive and express what we really are"

This quote by Miguel Angel Ruiz speaks to the idea that we are typically more afraid of taking risks in life than we are of death. We are afraid to reveal our true selves and take dangers that might result in failure or rejection. We are so scared of the unidentified that we frequently select to stay in our convenience zone and not take threats. This quote encourages us to take the risk to be alive and express our true selves. It reminds us that death is inescapable, however living a life of fear and regret is not. Taking dangers and expressing our real selves is the only way to genuinely live. We should be brave and take the threat to be alive and reveal who we genuinely are. Just then can we experience the pleasures of life and reach our full capacity.