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When we walk
through our fear, we often discover that the strength of our fright was out
of sync with reality. The situations, activities, and individuals
that frighten us remain static. Their relative intensity does not change.
Fear, on the other hand, self magnifies. When you are afraid and envisioning
all that might go wrong, the energy underlying your fear grows. A tiny
flicker of anxiety can easily develop into a terror that manifests itself
physically and eventually paralyzes you into inaction. When we walk through
that fear, we often discover that the strength of our fright was out of sync
with reality. And we learn that doing what frightens us can lead to great
blessings. Confronting your trepidation head-on will help you accept that few
frightening scenarios will ever live up to the negative disasters that we
sometimes play out in our minds. Though fear is literally an evolutionary
gift meant to sharpen your senses and energize you during times of great
stress, it can become a barrier that prevents you from fulfilling your
potential by causing you to miss out on rewarding, life-changing experiences.
During the period before you face your fear, you may have to deal with a
barrage of negative thoughts and emotions. Whether your fear is public
speaking, taking part in an activity that makes you nervous, or asserting
yourself when the odds are against you, walking through it may be equally as
difficult. But once you emerge unscathed on the other side, which you will,
you will likely wonder why you assumed the worst in the first place. While
you spend time worrying about what might happen, it’s good to know that your
fear probably won’t happen at all. It may feel like a great weight has been
lifted from your shoulders, and you will likely feel a sense of passionate
pride. Walking through your fear can mean taking risks and can require both
practice and patience. Since it is challenging to act when you are gripped
with fear, start small. Each step you take into fear will
strengthen you and help you confront future fears with poise, courage, and
confidence. You also will find that when you are willing to stare your fear
in the face, the universe will always offer you some form of aid or support.
When you see the heights of accomplishment and personal evolution you can
attain when you walk through your fears, your faith in yourself will grow,
allowing your next step to be easier. |
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