"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you" Fred Devito
The acronym for for fear is: False Evidence Appearing Real. For some this is a crippling emotion. Stopping us dead in our tracks. Unable to make a decision or take action on something in our life that needs our attention. Change is needed for continual self improvement. If we allow ourselves to be paralyzed by the fear of change, we then stop our personal growth toward our destiny. Allowing ourselves to lean on all the false evidence or situational things as an excuse to stay stuck or afraid. Not giving ourselves permission to grow and not holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We are the problem, but we are also the solution if we get out of our own way.
For others it is a motivator. Giving us the..."Oh ya, watch me." attitude. For some this is like a dare to do and go after x, y & z in life. Working towards our destiny. Not worrying about the "What if...", "Should I..." or "Yea buts..." in life. Just jumping in like a kid without a care in the world. And deal with the "What if's..." as they arise.
Some people get nervous and need to know the final out come of situations before jumping in to them. As if they can head off issue's before they happen. How can we possibly know the outcome of something that has not happened yet? We have to trust that our higher power (whatever you choose to call it) know's what he/she is doing. It is when our faith waivers that we tend to get ahead of ourselves in trying to figure out what is going to happen. This is known as "future tripping". Removing us from our source of guidance and getting out of the right here and now.
I recently experienced something similar with my job change. A couple month's ago I was having some serious issues with a person of power at my job. Causing some health issues and getting no help from upper management or HR. And was afraid to take it higher up for fear of losing my job. That very night after work I recieved a text from a friend about an opening at her company, working for her. At this time she was aware of happenings up to this point but not what I was presently going thru. Higher power moment? I think so! I would have to take a pretty big pay cut to accept this job, but knew that I had to do something. My health and sanity was not worth what I was going thru at the time. So I accepted the position with the love and support of family and friends. I was scared to death regarding the financial accpect of accepting this job. But I knew my higher power was working behind the scenes to make this happen. I just had to trust that he knew what he was doing and would not let me fail. I said my resolution for 2015 was "SCREW FEAR" and keep pushing to better myself no matter what the cost. I guess my higher power was listening and testing my ability to stick with it. SO here we are. And so far things have been good. Looking forward to the opportunities that lay ahead for me.
See folks when one door closes another will always open. It's just a matter of walking thru the very door thats opening or stand paralyzed with fear of the "What if's...", "Should I's..." or "Yea but's...". All of our lives have a purpose, even if we cannot see that in the moment. Whether it is to be there for a friend like mine was for me, or to just be reseptive to to walking thru the opening door and taking a chance. A leap of faith if you will. Trusting that your higher power has your back. Ever reminding us that he is trying to reach us in even the most mundane of circumstances. Keeping us attentive to everyone and everything in our lives.
Love yourself enough to let go of the false evidence. Take a chance. Embrace your challenges. Be there for someone who is in need. Be there for yourself!
"Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear." Anthony Robbins
As always please keep the men and woman of all branches of our military in your prayers. So they may one day have a safe return home, as they are out there protecting our HEALTHY FREEDOMS here at home. God Bless.
