Fear.....

So in writing for the book, I have come across and have been writing about Barriers to balanced living and self care, barriers that contribute to Burnout and I have recently written about Fear.  So I ask, how has fear contributed to who you are, what you do and/or how you do things?

I like to believe that I am fearless, that when something "scary" presents itself, I simply see it as a challenge to over come, and not an obstacle blocking my path, but the reality is that we all have fears.  Including me, my fears change depending on the day.  

For most fear is a natural part of life, our ancestors lived among wild carnivorous and they were often the prey, so the bodies response for fear, the "fight or flight" response serves them well. But currently fear tends to get in our way of happiness. It causes us to not take risks, not live a full life and sit at home, worried something or other will happen.

Fear often causes us to avoid that which we find to be unfamiliar or challenging, opting instead for the known or safe path.  This often does not lead us to happiness, but rather an increase in stress.  The result of giving in to fear is we stay stuck in the same spot, not growing, not moving forward, but simply existing. 

I know for sure that I want my life to be more than just existing.  Fear may cause us to continue to set the same goals over and over and yet not move forward toward completion because of fear.  We may be really good at long term goals, my 10 year plan is......, but not as efficient at the 1 week goals, or due to fear not even make them.


Fear is an emotion that can be used to move us forward (like fight or flight) or hold us back.  Fear is powerful and think if you can harness that fear and use that to fuel the fire of growth how much success and happiness you will find.


How will you use your fear??


Namaste