Walking through Your Fear

Walking through Your Fear Frequently, in walking through our fear, we discover that the strength of our fright was out of sync with reality. The situations, activities, and individuals that frighten us remain static. Their relative intensity does not change. Fear, on the other hand, self-magnifies. It is when you are afraid and envisioning all that might go wrong that the energy underlying your fear grows. A tiny flicker of anxiety can easily develop into a terror that manifests itself physically and eventually paralyzes you into inaction. Though frequently, in walking through that fear, we discover that the strength of our fright was out of synch with reality. And we learn that doing what frightens us can lead to great blessings. Confronting your trepidation head-on will help you accept that few frightening scenarios will ever live up to the negative disasters that we sometimes play out in our minds.  Though fear is literally an evolutionary gift meant to sharpen your senses and energize you during times of great stress, it can nonetheless become a barrier that prevents you from fulfilling your potential by causing you to miss out on rewarding, life-changing experiences. During the period before you face your fear, you may have to deal with a barrage of negative thoughts and emotions. Walking through it, whether your fear is public speaking, taking part in an activity that makes you nervous, or asserting yourself when the odds are against you, may be equally as difficult. But once you have emerged unscathed on the other side, which you will, you will likely wonder why you assumed the worst in the first place. As you spend time worrying about what might happen, it's good to know that your fear probably won't happen at all. It may feel like a great weight has been lifted from your shoulders, and you will likely feel a sense of passionate pride. Walking through your fear can mean taking risks and can require both practice and patience. Since it is challenging to act when you are gripped with fear, start small. Each step you take into fear will strengthen you and help you confront future fears with poise, courage, and confidence. You will also find that when you are willing to stare your fear in the face, the universe will always offer you some form of aid or support. When you see the heights of accomplishment and personal evolution you can attain when you walk through your fears, your faith in yourself will grow, allowing your next step to be easier.  [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( by Scott and Beth Putnam You deserve to look and feel exactly the way you desire, and you have the power to make it happen! Whether you want to drop a few pounds to fit into your skinny jeans, or you're ready to learn about a healthy and sustainable way of eating, it is possible to establish a completely new relationship with food and create healthier eating habits. You can enjoy the benefits of consuming delicious plant-based foods on a spiritual, human, and practical level while achieving your own lasting diet, weight, and lifestyle goals. Scott and Beth are diet and lifestyle change experts who have developed a simple and sustainable food strategy that incorporates the best plant-based recipes with the tools needed to boost your metabolism and get an extra calorie burn with every meal. This course provides a fun, interactive weight loss and nutrition program that focuses on helping and healing the whole person, while losing unwanted pounds for good so you can look and feel great in all your clothes! [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 2. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 3. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 4. [A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!]( 5. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 6. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 7. [Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter]( 8. [Aging Gracefully with Ballet]( 9. [Activate Your Fascia, Free Your Body]( 10. [Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul]( New Courses • [Finding Peace in a Noisy Mind]( • [Heal Your Soul by Letting Go of Emotional Addiction]( • [Maintaining Sleek and Sleeveless Arms]( • [A Year to Simplify Your Life]( > [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]