Common Fears

Common Fears Our minds are powerful, and moving into fear is a common experience that we can each look at and change. 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 certain 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, you 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 is similar for conquering 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 but not be ruled by them. Instead we choose how to shape the lives we want. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( by Leilah Isaac Are you looking for a fun, cardio dance workout that celebrates your inner goddess? Look no further. In this highly effective and energetic 10-day course, taught by professional belly dancer and fitness trainer Leilah Isaac, you'll be guided through a series of mesmerizing belly dancing moves that will get your endorphins pumping and tone your entire body, head to toe. Each lesson focuses on mastering a small piece of dance choreography, so that by the end of the course you will have learned how to shimmy with confidence. Embrace your feminine form with these transformative and freeing movements starting today! [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Activate Your Fascia, Free Your Body]( 2. [Live A Sweet Life Without Sugar]( 3. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 4. [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [Heal Your Past, Heal Your Life]( 7. [Dancer's Legs in 14 Days]( 8. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 9. [Ending the Aftershocks of Traumatic Experiences]( 10. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( New Courses • [7 Weeks to Self-Love]( • [21 Tapping Meditations for Emotional Eating and Beyond]( • [Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping]( • [Ending the Aftershocks of Traumatic Experiences]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]