Courageous people, continued...

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I was introduced to the work of Brene Brown through Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday and Life Class series. Brene’s work is amazing. Click here if you’re interested inwatching the Youtube video I discussed in the article.

Do you feel courageous? I believe I am a courageous person although I do feel a lot of fear in my life. Like Mark Twain, I too believe “courage is the resilience to fear…”. I find I have to push myself often during my day-to-day endeavors. I try not to let fear keep me from experiencing something of value to my purpose in my life. One of my biggest fears is probably the fear of failure. This is why I work so diligently towards my goals; if I were to find a silver lining, this fear actually motivates me! This is an area that I need to work on but, I know this for sure, I continually push through my anxiety and I try to channel it into creative paths. This helps me a lot. I am learning that I can only give my best and I can’t control all circumstances so I have to surrender to these aspects in order to find balance. Sometimes my best isn’t good enough and as long as I’ve tried whole-heartily, I must let go. I do not want to be something I’m not so if this is the case I’m learning to write it off as, “It wasn’t meant to be for me or it’s not my time”.

Can you share some thoughts about vulnerability, fear and/or courage? I’m curious.

Overcome your fear, continued...

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It seems like recent circumstances in my life have forced some discomfort because I’ve had to go outside my comfort zone. Between business legal issues, financial constraints, weekly presentations at school, new teaching challenges and workshops and anxieties surrounding the teens in my life, I found it relevant to understand exposure therapy. I am in the trenches and coping. I must admit, it is getting a bit easier although this result is because of the demand pulling me through and me stepping up in survival mode as apposed to me controlling the situation. 

This inspired the article. I’m in awe as to what we can actually handle when life shifts. We would never choose these obstacles but the survival mechanism kicks in and some how; we’re better for it in the end.

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Conquer the fear of rejection, continued...

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Fear is an ugly word. It absorbs our power and preys on our insecurities. Regardless of your positive mindset, it tries to find a hole to sneak in and sabotage. I feel so much fear, it is crazy to think about it. Most people who know me wouldn't know this about me. Why? Because even though I feel it, I push back and fight to move forward. It takes time and a lot of energy but it really does work. From an outside perspective I look out going but from the inside looking out, I look pretty timid. Regardless, I continue to practice taking my power back. Thoughts are intimidating but action diminishes negative thought. Yes, rejection is pretty much a sure thing but eventually, this to will pass.

Keep trying; don't give up. If your mission is important to you, create a livelihood that supports it. The path to acceptance in just ahead in the clearing!

How do you push past fear? Drop me a note. I'm sincerely interested!