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Life can take us on a roller coaster ride full of highs and lows
and twists and turns. Even for those of us who enjoy unexpected thrills, it's
frightening to suddenly find ourselves heading for a deep plunge. Yet, it
happens to all of us. At these moments, it is important to remember that you
are not alone in your experiences. No matter how brave, strong, or
levelheaded we are, sometimes, we all get scared.
Our fears may revolve around our physical safety, particularly if we are not
feeling well, living under difficult circumstances, or doing work that
exposes us to hazardous conditions. Or, we may be experiencing financial woes
that are causing us to be fearful about making ends meet. We may also fear
the loss of a loved one who is sick, or we may be scared of never finding
someone special to spend our life with. We may be scared to start at a new
school, begin a different job, move to a new town, or meet new people.
Whatever our fears are, they are valid, and we do not need to feel ashamed or
embarrassed that we are, at times, afraid.
It may be comforting to know that everyone gets scared, and it is perfectly
OK. Sometimes just acknowledging our fears is enough to make us feel better.
And while it sometimes takes a lot more to ease our mind, we can console
ourselves with the knowledge that life can be scary at times. Giving
ourselves permission to be scared lets us move through our fears so we can
let it go. It also makes it alright to share our fears with others.
Sharing our apprehensions with other people can make our fears less
overwhelming because we are not letting them grow inside of us as pent up
emotions. Sharing our fears also can lighten our burden because we are
not carrying our worries all by ourselves. Remember that you are not
alone.
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