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very powerful,
provided you
know how
powerful you are.”
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~Yogi Bhajan
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Have you ever stopped to think about your definition of fear?
As my dear friend Mr. Webster states, fear is “an unpleasant emotion caused by the
belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.”
Simply put, I disagree with this definition of fear.
My definition of fear goes something like this….
“An opportunity for self discovery and self growth; a well of untapped personal power
and strength; the gateway from wishing and wanting to doing and being.”
The truth is, for most of us, fear is present on a regular basis, but the form that it chooses
to present itself in is constantly changing. Maybe you experience anxiety, a deep
nervousness, confusion, lack of motivation, uncertainty, or something unidentifiable
deep within. Chances are, you’re experiencing fear on a magnitude of levels and in
multiple forms all at once. (Fear is sneaky like that! It’s always showing up in disguise
to try to trick you!)
Now you might be wondering, “How do I know if I am experiencing fear and what do I do
with this feeling, regardless of whether it’s fear or not?” The answer is simple. Know that
where there’s fear, there’s power. Everyone on this planet experiences fear (nope, you’re
not alone on this one) but what sets successful (and might I add, happy) people apart from
everyone else is their ability to act in the face of fear. Turning your fear into power might
seem unachievable at first, but here’s a simple process I use to pursue my personal passions
and visions, despite my fear.
4 Steps To Turning Fear Into Power
Warning: This is powerful, juicy stuff and your life will start changing for the good
when you apply these tips!
1. Indulge in self-reflection and positive self-talk.
Next time you feel nervous, anxious, afraid, or uncertain, I challenge you to dig deep
and look what’s underneath those feelings.
2. Weigh your options.
Make a pros and cons list of what would happen if: You pursued your passions and vision,
despite your fear You choose to maintain status quo
3. Act. The arrows are pointing in the right direction.
Yes, you can act in the face of fear without the whole world crashing down on you.
The next step is to actually do it.
4. Celebrate.
Give yourself a pat on the back for facing your fears and celebrate your successes
(no matter how big or small) along the way. This will feed your positive momentum
and will keep the good stuff coming your way!
The best part about following these four simple steps is that each time you choose to
look beneath the surface and uncover what’s truly behind your fear, you step more and
more into your personal power. You become more aligned with who you are and what
you want in life, and it gets easier to pursue your dreams with each step you take.
Are you ready to turn your fears into power? What’s your first or next step?
Editor’s Note: This is a contribution by Leanne Kallal
(Courtesy of the Tiny Buddha)
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ME and the Boss
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