Fear can become your greatest ally, if you allow it to be. Burying and turning a blind's eye to what scares you won't help you in any way. It's like pushing a life jacket under water. Sure with pressure it stays under water, but once you remove your hands it pops back up. All that intense effort only delays the inevitable. What you're trying to avoid will only resurface yet again.
You cannot overcome your fear if you aren't willing to look it dead in the eyes. I know it seems like it's much easier to push your fears to the side and keep doing what you've been doing. It's not. Each time you do this your soul sheds a tear because its voice cannot be heard. Fear must faced and embraced. Yes, you have to go into the darkness. For it is there that you will not only find light, but you'll also find your truth.
This is a part of your journey where you must travel alone. No one else can do this for you. It is scary. You will be stretched and uncomfortable. You will likely hear your inner critic tell you that can't do it and that fear is the enemy. These are untruths. Your inner critic has your best intentions at heart. It truly believes that change is a threat to its survival. In fact, change is the secret to you becoming fearless and free.
When fear arises, acknowledge its presence. Become aware of where it exists in your body. Greet it warmly. I know this may sound way out there, but I promise you that this is a vital step in making fear a powerful ally. Think of it this way, if fear was a toddler in the middle of a temper tantrum would ignoring make it scream louder or calm down? The toddler would scream louder and make an even bigger scene. All that toddler wants is some attention. It wants its needs and wants to be heard. Look your fear in the proverbial eyes and say, "I see you." Notice what happens next in your body.
No, the world will not come to an end and you won't be committed to an insane asylum. You will likely feel a sense of peace almost instantly. Fear isn't a mean monster, it's simply your inner child begging to be heard. When you finally turn within into the so-called darkness you will find an inferno of love that's been there the entire time.
Love your fears. Thank them for trying to keep you safe. Assure your inner child that you will both be safe as take the next guided step. Do not try to banish your fears. They exist for a reason and are here to aid you on your journey. Feel every feeling and allow it to simply be without judgement. Approach fear with compassion and you'll have an entirely different response. Instead of stopping you in your tracks, it'll become a catalyst for growth. Will you give yourself permission to be temporarily uncomfortable in order to reclaim your peace - your power within? Comment below and allow me to hold space for you.
You cannot overcome your fear if you aren't willing to look it dead in the eyes. I know it seems like it's much easier to push your fears to the side and keep doing what you've been doing. It's not. Each time you do this your soul sheds a tear because its voice cannot be heard. Fear must faced and embraced. Yes, you have to go into the darkness. For it is there that you will not only find light, but you'll also find your truth.
This is a part of your journey where you must travel alone. No one else can do this for you. It is scary. You will be stretched and uncomfortable. You will likely hear your inner critic tell you that can't do it and that fear is the enemy. These are untruths. Your inner critic has your best intentions at heart. It truly believes that change is a threat to its survival. In fact, change is the secret to you becoming fearless and free.
When fear arises, acknowledge its presence. Become aware of where it exists in your body. Greet it warmly. I know this may sound way out there, but I promise you that this is a vital step in making fear a powerful ally. Think of it this way, if fear was a toddler in the middle of a temper tantrum would ignoring make it scream louder or calm down? The toddler would scream louder and make an even bigger scene. All that toddler wants is some attention. It wants its needs and wants to be heard. Look your fear in the proverbial eyes and say, "I see you." Notice what happens next in your body.
No, the world will not come to an end and you won't be committed to an insane asylum. You will likely feel a sense of peace almost instantly. Fear isn't a mean monster, it's simply your inner child begging to be heard. When you finally turn within into the so-called darkness you will find an inferno of love that's been there the entire time.
Love your fears. Thank them for trying to keep you safe. Assure your inner child that you will both be safe as take the next guided step. Do not try to banish your fears. They exist for a reason and are here to aid you on your journey. Feel every feeling and allow it to simply be without judgement. Approach fear with compassion and you'll have an entirely different response. Instead of stopping you in your tracks, it'll become a catalyst for growth. Will you give yourself permission to be temporarily uncomfortable in order to reclaim your peace - your power within? Comment below and allow me to hold space for you.
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