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No matter how brave, strong, or levelheaded
we are, sometimes we all get scared. 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
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