Fear "You Are Safe"

Over the past few weeks, I have witnessed several instances where someone was facing something that if they passed something, did something, or took a chance, what was waiting for them would be incredible. Though they were filled with fear over failing, they took the risk and took a chance. Here are my top five leaps:

1. A co-worker had to take a very scary assessment type test. Though she felt prepared, she was afraid of failing and not passing. She took it and passed and her new position offers more financial security and brand new exciting challenges because she faced her fears.

2. A friend was in a bad relationship but was sort of addicted to it as well. She finally told the man that she was done because she was better than how she was being treated, and ended it. She is very young but still could have ended up in an abusive relationship that had legal ties. Not only that but she would have had his kids to contend with.

3. Having difficult conversations is just that.....difficult. Having that conversation and clearing the air is a complete cleansing of the soul and in this case offered more confidence and control.

4. My grandson was chosen in Disney to partake in a little demonstration featuring Captain Jack himself. There was quite a crowd but when chosen, he went out and you could tell that he was very shy and uncomfortable until he allowed himself to get "into it" and then not only did he enjoy it but he proudly came away with an awesome story to tell. He was scared but faced his fear of being the center of attention.

5. My grandson played his first little T-Ball game on Saturday. He was very shy when we were all snapping pictures of him during warm-ups as he realized all eyes were on him. But...once he got into it and started concentrating on the game, he forgot his inhibitions and really did a great job. His focus for a five year old amazed me. He faced his fears.

Do you have fears? Maybe it's starting a new job...maybe a new past time, or maybe a new relationship or a committment. Just remember that what is worth having, doing, or achieving is worth finding your way through your fears.