Deadly Shark Attacks – And Why I’m Not Afraid

I was watching a subliminal video this morning, which is part of my regular daily routine, and one of the images that flashed past was of a shark, and it got me to thinking (as so many things do, of course).

Now, people generally know that sharks are killers (or, to be precise, some species of shark are), so why do I have no fear of sharks?

Is it because I can wrestle them with my bare hands?

Is it because I don’t go anywhere without a super-sized harpoon gun?

Is it because my body emits some chemicals that repel sharks?

No, it’s none of these, because the answer is much simpler …

… I simply don’t ever plan on being in the same place as a shark!

If there are no sharks around (and last time I looked, there aren’t that many in the mountains where we live), then my chances of being attacked or killed by one are, to all intents and purposes, zero.

This may seem obvious, or even silly, but there is a point (or two) to this.

Firstly, there are plenty of things in life to worry about – you know, minor things like how to pay the bills, how to stay healthy.

So what you don’t need to do is to worry about stuff that you can’t easily control and manage.

If you start to worry about things that you can’t directly influence, then you will get stressed out, and may even develop phobias, anxiety, panic attacks, etc.

By focusing on the aspects of your life that you can influence, you will reduce your stress levels, and over time, your sphere of influence, as it’s called, will even expand.

Secondly, you have to work out what is really important to you, and weigh the pros and cons of everything you do.

Everything in life has a cost – it may not be obvious, but it’s there nonetheless. There is, as they say, no such thing as a free lunch.

The key to a successful life, however you define success, is getting your priorities right.

So, if you like to go swimming, fine – just don’t swim in the ocean where sharks may be. Find a pool instead – it may not be “as much fun”, but I guarantee it’s a lot more fun than being eaten alive.

In essence, it boils down to this simple question: which is more important to you? In this example, would you rather swim in the ocean, with the waves rolling in and the fresh sea air, and risk being attacked, maimed or even killed by a shark, or would you rather still get your waterbound exercise in a safer environment, by swimming in a pool where the biggest risk is usually the pool cleaning chemicals they use?

As always, I welcome your own thoughts, so please post a comment below.

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