How many times have you felt yourself shrink?
How many times have you made yourself small enough to fit into some role?
How many times have you kept your mouth shut when you wanted to speak out or handed over your power to someone who didn’t have your best interests at heart?
How many times have you told yourself, “I can’t. I’m not strong enough. I’m not courageous or confident enough to be all that I desire to be?”
1. EMBRACE IT
Fear is built into our human operating system. It is a useful emotion that has gone seriously awry. Fear can make us choose what we believe will keep us safe even when the opposite is true. Learn to embrace the scary aspects of your fear.
2. FIND THE GIFT
Fear can make us believe that we can’t do it, we are wrong, the cost is too high, the path ahead too difficult. Fear disguises itself with the voice of certainty, filling us with worry, doubt, and even dread. Fear is a very real emotion that can render us powerless. What’s the gift behind these emotions?
2. CHOOSE LOVE
Every time fear wins, you lose. Every time you choose fear, you lose sight of your highest aspirations. You fall prey to being controlled by your history rather than rise to the future that you desire and deserve.
In Gratitude,
Ryan
Ryan,
This post really resonated with me today. My daughter who is just about to turn 16 just passed up a GREAT opportunity because of fear. It occured to me that this message MUST get out to young people who are just entering the world of making their own decisions…..once they get in the habit of letting fear guide them it is too late. I also have an 18 year old who is just starting college….she also just opted for a “safe” career path that is so totally out of allignment with who she is becasue of fear.
As their mom it just breaks my heart but I also have to let it happen in a way. “Mom” can talk until she’s blue in the face and it just doesn’t sink in for them…..anyway. Thank you for your messages and I am going to share them with both of my daughters so that they can see it for themselves. My hope and intention for them is that they see the possibilities in their lives instead of being paralyzed and settling for living small due to fear. Sincerely, Melissa Flach – Omaha, NE
Hey Melissa!
I remember being a teenager I had to learn it myself too. I can only imagine how hard that must be as a parent to watch! With your love, and awareness I’m sure they’ll get on their authentic path. 😉