“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.”
Rosa Parks
Fear is defined as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.”
Fear, more practically, is an emotion that prevents people from pursuing their dreams, deepening their personal relationships or being true to themselves. It is interesting that fear, an awful feeling, prevents us from these opportunities that could provide us with a great deal of pleasure – and in the worst case scenario will offer us an chance to grow.
That’s right. Fear cripples us, stops us in our tracks, paralyzes us where we stand – but if our fears are confirmed and we don’t get the job or the relationship fails or people don’t accept us for who we truly are, we can only move forward from that, we can only grow from it.
If you change your attitude from “I want” to “I will,” then the fear will fade. “I want to have a job in 3 months” is different than “I will have a job in 3 months.” This erases uncertainty and does away with fear. It gives you the power, disposing of all the variables that could possibly get in the way.
We cripple ourselves when we worry about something that, good or bad, will make us better people. When we don’t get the job, we are more prepared for the next one that comes along. When the relationship doesn’t pan out, we understand our needs more clearly. More importantly, though, if we expect our fears to be confirmed, we’re not prepared for when our dreams come true.
Don’t be so afraid of failing that you never even attempt to succeed.
Fear, more practically, is an emotion that prevents people from pursuing their dreams, deepening their personal relationships or being true to themselves. It is interesting that fear, an awful feeling, prevents us from these opportunities that could provide us with a great deal of pleasure – and in the worst case scenario will offer us an chance to grow.
That’s right. Fear cripples us, stops us in our tracks, paralyzes us where we stand – but if our fears are confirmed and we don’t get the job or the relationship fails or people don’t accept us for who we truly are, we can only move forward from that, we can only grow from it.
If you change your attitude from “I want” to “I will,” then the fear will fade. “I want to have a job in 3 months” is different than “I will have a job in 3 months.” This erases uncertainty and does away with fear. It gives you the power, disposing of all the variables that could possibly get in the way.
We cripple ourselves when we worry about something that, good or bad, will make us better people. When we don’t get the job, we are more prepared for the next one that comes along. When the relationship doesn’t pan out, we understand our needs more clearly. More importantly, though, if we expect our fears to be confirmed, we’re not prepared for when our dreams come true.
Don’t be so afraid of failing that you never even attempt to succeed.