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Fear on My Path — Walk Right Into it or Run Away?
You choose if fear controls you or you control it.
I am about to do something slightly terrifying.
What is it? I’m going to take a step into the unknown. I’m doing something that is financially risky — but has the potential to be incredible.
This is really scary. It’s bringing up a lot of my deep-seated fears, which can be dangerous when I allow them to control me.
Like every other thought and feeling — fear is under my control. It’s my decision if I allow it to rule me or not.
Fear is not just a feeling — it’s much broader than that. It’s an inexplicable sensation that — despite being intangible — feels tangible. I think that’s because it isn’t just in heart, head, or spirit — it’s in all three at the same time.
What that means is that your mind, body, and spirit all encounter and cope with fear — or not. That’s how it goes beyond just a thought and feeling — and into a deeper attitude and approach to life, the Universe, and everything.
Tangible fear is easy to understand and work with. A direct threat to your life — an oncoming car, rushing wild animal, active shooter — is an obvious threat. I don’t know about you, but just reading those three different threats is…
