Your Fear is Speaking

  

“Someone once told me not to be afraid of

being afraid, because, she said,

‘Anxiety is a glimpse of your own daring.’

Isn’t that great? It means part of your

agitation is just excitement about what

you’re getting ready to accomplish. 

And whatever you’re afraid of – that is

the very thing you should try to do.”

-Maria Shriver from And One More Thing Before You Go . . .

I would like to begin today’s post by asking a question.  In your wildest dreams, what would your ideal life look like?  Where would you be living, what would you be doing, who would be surrounding you – what would it look like?  

My next question is what is keeping you from pursuing these dreams you just mentioned? 

I’ve recently come to a decision about a dream I have been harboring for a long time in my life, and I had to ask myself that very question, what is keeping me from pursuing my dream?  Honestly? If I’m being completely honest, fear. Fear. Fear of falling on my face.  Fear of it not being a possibility that is tangible even though if I don’t try I will kick myself forever.

So my question to you again is, what is holding you back?  The quote that I chose this week is the ideal statement to remind yourself that if you aren’t fearful, even just a little bit, it isn’t something you’re passionate about.  Now there’s a big difference between fear for your life and fear of failing, please know I am focusing solely on the human need to succeed and being fearful of failing.

So what is it that would make your heart sing, that would allow you to feel you’ve reached your full potential, or that would make you feel you are setting a good example?  Going back to school, changing careers, trying a new hobby, talking to that certain someone, getting in better shape, or maybe doing some traveling?  Whatever it is, you wouldn’t fear accomplishing it if you didn’t truly want it with your whole heart.

So what are you waiting for?  We all only have one life, and I don’t know one person who can change the past, but the future . . . the future is still up in the air.  Create the life you’ve dreamed.  Have patience, because anything worth having takes time, but rest assured you will be successful, just keep striding forward.