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Everyone has fears — it is a natural
part of being human. Fear can protect us from harm by sending a rush of
adrenaline to help us physically deal with potential danger. But there
are times when fear may keep us from participating fully in life. Once we
realize that fear is a state of mind, we can choose to face our fears,
change our minds, and create the life we want to live.
Our minds are powerful tools to be used
by our higher selves — like computers, storing and using data to make
connections between thought and response. We have the ability to observe
these and choose differently. No matter where the fear came from, we can
create new connections by choosing new thoughts. When our souls and minds
are in alignment, we create a new experience of reality. This journey
requires many small steps, as well as patience and courage through the
process. Here’s an example: You decide to overcome your fear of driving
on the freeway. Your plan of action starts with examining your thoughts
and finding a new way of seeing the situation. When you’re ready, enlist
a calm companion to support you as you take the first step of merging
into the slow lane and using the first exit. Your heart may be racing, but
your confidence will be boosted by the accomplishment. Repeat this until
you are comfortable, with or without help, and then drive one exit
further. When you are ready, you can try driving in the middle lane, for
longer periods each time, until you find yourself going where you want to
go. This gradual process can be used to conquer any fear, but if you find
it overwhelming, you can always seek the help of a professional.
You may think that you are the only one
with a particular fear — that nobody else could possibly be scared of
ordinary things such as water, heights, public speaking, or flying. These
types of fears are very common, and you can have great success overcoming
them. Remember, it is not the absence of the fear but the courage to take
action anyway that determines success. When we learn to face our fears,
we learn to observe our thoughts and feelings without being ruled by
them. Instead, we choose how to shape the lives we want.
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