Discover the power within you to overcome your fears and live a life that is fulfilled. Decide what is important to you and set goals to achieve that dream.
Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. ~Ambrose Redmoon.
How’s that for a quote? I believe that the majority of people in our society live in fear. They are living under the delusion that everything is alright. Most of them, when asked, will reply with the obligatory, “I’m fine, how are you?” This is a patterned response and they will never feel free enough to tell you the truth. You probably don’t want to hear the truth anyway. You have things to do and don’t really want to listen to the ranting of your crazy friend that just decided to unload his baggage on you. The truth is that most people are a complete wreck, living their life in the dark, afraid of their next set uncertain circumstances.
Why are they afraid? Because fear is what most people feel when our lives are full of uncertainty. No one is guaranteed anything. It’s the fear of “What if?” What if the car breaks down? What if I get sick? What if I lose my job? What if there is an accident? What if the sky opens up and God returns tonight? Now, I’m not saying that people walk around repeating these questions in their mind, always in constant worry mode, but I am saying that you can live a fulfilled life without being fearful of the future. You can learn to rely on what you know and can control and stop pestering yourself with thoughts of things you cannot change. How would your life be different if you never had any fear? If you were never worried about money, would you give more of it away? If you were never concerned with what people might think, would you have a different career? What are the things about this world do you fear? Fear can and will paralyze you. Fear will make you stay in the comfort of your rut and never try to get anything more. Well, I’m here to tell you that you do not have to be afraid.
I know that this is easier said than done. Ask someone that quit their job to start their own company. Most of the time you will hear stories of how hard it was and how hard they worked but that they are now happier and more successful . Commit yourself to doing something you have always wanted to do, and then start making the preparations to reach your goal. A close friend of mine was 35 years old before he started Architecture school. All accredited Architecture programs in the United States are a five year commitment. Then you have to be an intern for at least another three years and then you can test to get your Architecture License. He was looking at a minimum of eight years of hard work before he could call himself and Architect. Before he made the decision, he said to me “Man, I’ll be 43 years old before this is all done”. I replied, “How old will you be if you don’t go to school?”
The point is, time will not wait. You have the power in you to change your life. Nothing is impossible. Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are probably right. Fear is not an option. Decide what you want to do and move. Maybe all you want is to have a nice size savings account, so you can stop worrying about your bills. Just decide, what is the number that you would be comfortable with and figure out what you need to do to get there? Do you need a second job, just temporarily, should you sell your car and get something cheaper, maybe turn off the cable TV for a year? How important is it and what are you willing to do to get there?
What is important to you? Why are you afraid to succeed? What are you waiting for?
No Fear – Don’t live Fear-Full – LIVE FULFILLED!!!