Fear. It grips us. It can literally paralyze us entirely and make us freeze in a moment. Anyone that tells you that fear isn't a component in their life is either lying or they aren't really pushing the envelope at all. Fear, for those who are really alive, presents itself daily. Naturally this is hard to deal with at certain times but we do have the choice to make decisions in face of fear. That moment, the second we elect to move forward despite what is really challenging us, is a wonderful demonstration of courage.
How can you really begin working with fear rather than run from it, cast it away, or attempt to block it out completely?
We must work with our feelings instead of hiding from them.
Possibly that's easier said than done, but over time you become even more skilled in working with your emotions instead of avoiding them absolutely.
Experientially avoiding your feelings is a decisive prison cell and you may cause even more damage than good in taking part in it. What ends up going down? Possibly one of the worst situations you can personally get yourself into - you become numb. I suspect we have all been there from time to time and stayed in some place where we can't feel anything. This is not the worst thing in the world, but the things that people do after they're numb are really dangerous.
We start going down the line of compromising on our deepest foundations solely to feel again, and with a never-ending list of things that serve as great temptaitons in this life, things can begin to get pretty messsy.
I've been there, I've seen plenty of other people go there, and unfortunately it's something that's going to continue for a long time until you make a change in your perspective about how you handle fear.
When you try and cage the wild pony of fear up, it will make an attempt to tear everything apart it can.
But if you let that fear out and really allow it to buck and play in the pasture, finally it will tire itself out and calm down to something much more manageable. Don't confine under fear. Perhaps, as an alternative, attempt to soften as much as possible. Breathe. Relax. Watch fear dance around you and let it do what it must do.
If you can do this, you may put yourself in a much more powerful place to decide beyond fear rather than being stuck in it.
How can you really begin working with fear rather than run from it, cast it away, or attempt to block it out completely?
We must work with our feelings instead of hiding from them.
Possibly that's easier said than done, but over time you become even more skilled in working with your emotions instead of avoiding them absolutely.
Experientially avoiding your feelings is a decisive prison cell and you may cause even more damage than good in taking part in it. What ends up going down? Possibly one of the worst situations you can personally get yourself into - you become numb. I suspect we have all been there from time to time and stayed in some place where we can't feel anything. This is not the worst thing in the world, but the things that people do after they're numb are really dangerous.
We start going down the line of compromising on our deepest foundations solely to feel again, and with a never-ending list of things that serve as great temptaitons in this life, things can begin to get pretty messsy.
I've been there, I've seen plenty of other people go there, and unfortunately it's something that's going to continue for a long time until you make a change in your perspective about how you handle fear.
When you try and cage the wild pony of fear up, it will make an attempt to tear everything apart it can.
But if you let that fear out and really allow it to buck and play in the pasture, finally it will tire itself out and calm down to something much more manageable. Don't confine under fear. Perhaps, as an alternative, attempt to soften as much as possible. Breathe. Relax. Watch fear dance around you and let it do what it must do.
If you can do this, you may put yourself in a much more powerful place to decide beyond fear rather than being stuck in it.
About the Author:
Evan Sanders is the author of The Words Of Encouragement, a website dedicated to bringing the best quotes, motivational content on the web, and blogs all to one place. Feeling ready to take the journey of your life? Looking to build some honest and solid integrity in your life? Dive into these integrity meaning quotes for some wise words on what it means to live honestly.
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