Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.
Helen Keller (1880-1968), An American author, disability rights advocate.
She triumphed over the limitations of both blindness and deafness.
“In addition to being a nurse, I’ve worked with outdoor and experiential challenges related to education. Our team of instructors would use that quote a lot just to inspire people to get out of their comfort zones. Just because we don’t want something to happen won’t stop it from happening. Security does not exist in nature and that’s really true for humans. [When faced with challenges] we have the opportunity go forth willingly and try and grow from it because it’s going to happen even when we don’t want it. This quote from Helen Keller is about growth. I also think it relates to chickens because they live in a really dangerous world. Still chickens are living out there, living their best little lives.”
Tedra Hamel, critical care nurse and author of
Therapy Chickens: Let the Wisdom of the Flock Bring You Joy
