Everyone has fears—it is a natural part of being human. Fear can protect us from harm by sending a rush of adrenaline to help us physically deal with potential danger. But there are times when fear may keep us from participating fully in life.
Once we realize that fear is a state of mind, we can choose to face our fears, change our minds, and create the life we want to live.
Our minds are powerful tools to be used by our higher selves; like computers, storing and using data to make certain connections between thought and response. We have the ability to observe these and choose differently.
No matter where the fear came from, we can create new connections by choosing new thoughts.
When our souls and minds are in alignment, we create a new experience of reality. This journey requires many small steps, as well as patience and courage through the process.
Here’s an example: You decide to overcome your fear of driving on the freeway. Your plan of action starts with examining your thoughts and finding a new way of seeing the situation. When you’re ready, you enlist a calm companion to support you as you take the first step of merging into the slow lane and using the first exit. Your heart may be racing, but your confidence will be boosted by the accomplishment. Repeat this until you are comfortable, with or without help, and then drive one exit further.
When you are ready, you can try driving in the middle lane, for longer periods each time, until you find yourself going where you want to go.
This gradual process is similar for conquering any fear, but if you find it overwhelming, you can always seek the help of a professional.
You may think that you are the only one with a particular fear, that nobody else could possibly be scared of ordinary things such as water, heights, public speaking, or flying. These types of fears are very common, and you can have great success overcoming them.
Remember, it is not the absence of the fear but the courage to take action anyway that determines success.
When we learn to face our fears, we learn to observe our thoughts and feelings but not be ruled by them. Instead we choose how to shape the lives we want.
What do you think about this?
indeed!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tiff...I found this right on time for me, today!
ReplyDeleteI think fear is a very important emotion. It makes us think. Fearless is dangerous and somewhat shallow. To live and breathe fear and then to step forward in fear even tho we are afraid, is what builds our strength.
ReplyDeleteI feel fear is necessary.
Carissa, I am beginning to understand how pain,a nd fear work to balance our lives. This was a very important lesson for me...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it...
Me too... and sometimes I just think I cannot imagine my life without fear and pain. Now, pain that consumes you is bad... but the absence of any and little fear...unthinkable!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank YOU for sharing this!
exactly....we be seeing eye to eye on that...lol
ReplyDeleteRight on 8justme8! But remember, that fear will also guide you...trust your instincts! The "gut" never lies!
ReplyDeleteSo Joyce...with all that you have said...and a mouthful I might add.......... what about YOUR fear??? (devilish glint in my eyes)...how do you handle it?
ReplyDeletehehehehee...I am taking it one day at a time. lol Most of all elarning to trust my own instincts, over the fear, and over the anxieties....
ReplyDeleteI'm going to wion this one, though
Thanks K...you always move me