Worrier Versus Warrior You're a worrier if your stomach is in knots before exams You're a warrior if you relish exams to show you're the best You're a worrier if you're scared to ride the farm's donkey You're a warrior if you rode on elephants crossing the Alps You're a worrier if you fear rejections asking for a date You're a warrior if your loved one proposes to you You're a worrier if you're afraid to dance because you're a klutz You're a warrior if you dance gracefully like Fred and Ginger You're a worrier if you're timid to do things wild and new You're a warrior if you're bold to go where the wild things are You're a worrier if you think of tick bites hiking in the woods You're a warrior if you roam jungles in peace with the beasts You're a worrier if you're a ruler afraid to be toppled You're a warrior if you're a ruler serving your people You're a worrier if you're a light bulb going to be burnt out You're a warrior if you're electricity giving out the power You're a worrier if you're a wave swallowed by the tsunami You're a warrior if you're water the essence of all the waves You're a worrier if you're chased by tigers in the dream forest You're a warrior if you're the dreammaker of all your dreams You're a worrier if you're growing old and frail scared to die You're a warrior if you're the spirit ageless and deathless You're a worrier if you're ignorant and tied to your ego You're a warrior if you're enlightened with Cosmic Mind Are you a worrier or a warrior? Scientific studies show it's in your genes. Can you tell worriers by their face of doubt and warriors by their air of confidence? Worriers descend to the valley of darkness while warriors help us ascend to the light. Worriers can become warriors— Just meet a sage to show you how!         — Peter Y. Chou             Mountain View, 8-15-2013

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