Fear 恐懼

Fear exists in our daily life. I am sure everyone has experienced different kinds of anxiety and threat. The feeling is of course unpleasant, but do you think one can live peacefully without any of those unwelcome happenings?

I am inferior to many little things in my childhood - water, grass, stormy evenings, darkness and more. Personality is a unique sign of every individual. I am not an extrovert（個性外向）in the first place, however in the process of overcoming different kinds of fear, I gradually become more out-going and confident. My alma mater（母校）is known for producing elite sports talent and every girl is required to learn swimming. I do well in all other fields except swimming. The fear of drowning is like a shadow that follows me always.

Until my piano teacher requested me to take swimming lesson for a better physical development, this became a turning point（轉捩點）of my childhood. In the beginning it was a nightmare and it took a while for me to trust the coach and myself. Later on the coach told my parents that she had never come across a student like me; so timid but at the same time very determined to overcome difficulties. Most thankful to my coach, she discovered my potential and ability to do something that I have never thought of. Ever since of her encouragement, I had enjoyed a few years of tough training in a swimming team. Although I did not swim for glory and medals, I had gained the most valuable award of life. Hard work pays off, obstacles（障礙）strengthen your will power and endurance is the path to success. 

Working as a musician today, besides hours of practice, I have to be brave and accept all challenges that may happen unexpectedly including natural hazards（危害）. Believe in yourself and to endeavor a happy life.