SHUBODAYAM....Overcoming Your Worst Fears

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Overcoming Your Worst FearsHow much of your day do you find yourself worrying about the future of

your job, the future of your children or grandchildren, and the future

of our world? We have been jolted out of our comfort zones by

terrorism, war, natural disasters and the fast pace of technology and

our world.

 

 

 

Fear is Normal…

 

We are all afraid. We are afraid of getting too close to others and

losing them. We are afraid that we will hurt someone or someone will

hurt us. We are afraid of not knowing anything and knowing too much. We

fear losing control and being too controlling. We fear that good things

won't happen and bad things will. We are afraid of being alone and not

being by ourselves enough. We are afraid of who we are and afraid of

who we could be. We fear change and we fear not changing. We fear what

we know and we fear the unknown. We fear failing and we fear

succeeding. These are universal fears.

 

Fear has a purpose; it keeps you from doing crazy things and prevents

you from acting irrationally. Fear gives you time to think before you

act. Being in touch with your fears is part of being in touch with who

you are. It is healthy to admit that you are afraid, worried, or

anxious. To do so requires strength. When you express worries and

anxieties, they lose their power. You will never get rid of fear.

However, you can learn to starve your fears with trust and courage.

 

Allow Nothing to Stand in Your Way…

 

If we are going to live up to our full potential and fulfill our life

purpose we have no choice but to work through fear. We do not reach our

potential by playing it safe. If you are alive, you have fears. It is

what you do with them and how you handle them that makes all the

difference in the world. When you are afraid to take action, ask

yourself, " Who will do this if I don't? "

 

The best advice in the world is to keep your attention on what is going

right in your life and the joy of living. Refuse to live a life of

quiet desperation. Take time to recognize your talent, gifts and

blessings. Then stand tall and strong like a lighthouse and shine your

love and light, so others can also find their way. Be committed to

expressing your greatness!

 

Lighten Up and Laugh

 

Laughter is an enemy of depression, fear and anger. You can tell the

health of a family or workplace by how much laughter you hear.

 

Focus On Success

 

Make a list of everything you have succeeded at in your life. Hang it up where you can see it for the times you doubt yourself.

 

Listen to Music

 

Music is healing. Classical music can reduce stress. Rock and Roll

gives you energy. Chanting brings you into a meditative state.

Children's music makes your heart smile. Johann Paul Friedrich Richter

said, "Music is the moonlight in the gloomy night of life."

 

Delay Fear

 

Live the next seven days without fear. When a fear comes up jot it down

in a notebook and tell the fear you will get back to it later.

 

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

 

Let go of life being perfect and going smoothly. Learn to roll with the punches. Read the cartoons and watch comedy.

 

Become a Blessing

 

Be kind and learn to help others. The world needs your talent and

service now more than ever. Love and kindness have healing power. Fear

not! The world needs you now more than ever!-- OM GURU NATHASAI GURU NATHA