"Today, if you become frightened, instead become inspired"

I always love Grey's Anatomy. I can't think of any other programme I've ever seen where such drive and ambition, even from women, is shown as a good thing.

Last week's episode (Give Peace a Chance) was, I think, my all time favourite. We got away from all the bickering of the past few weeks and everyone was focused on an impossible (banned by the Chief) surgery on an inoperable tumour.

Don't want to give anything away for people who plan to see it but I loved the sentiment of turning fear into inspiration.

The patient coaxed the doctor (McDreamy / Derek Shepherd - aka "the world's foremost neurosurgeon") into doing the surgery in a very calm but certain way (hard to pull off when you've been told you're going to die or end up paralysed): "Today, if you become frightened, instead become inspired".

When you think of your own life, is there a situation that leaps out at you as one which has or could inspire you but instead often frightens you into avoiding the risk?

What support do you need as you take this leap?

McDreamy needed support to get through the extremely long surgery and although he'd "gone rogue", had dozens of interns keen to help. The difference between the talks with the surgeons who were inspired and amazed and the risk-averse few was obvious.

Thinking back to your own life, have you spoken about the situation to people close to you?

How can you keep it from those who pour cold water on your dreams and instead get the support from people who truly want to see you succeed (and maybe even be a part of it themselves)?

What can you do differently, from today, to turn your fears into inspiration?