Saturday, December 15, 2012

Beyond Fear

A big part of this life is about embracing our fears and not running from them or diverting attention elsewhere as much as we would like to. Challenging times can be seen as opportunities for growth rather than something we need to avoid at all costs.

As part of that, we can remember that being brave is not about having 'no fear'  As Susan Jeffers tells us - "Feel the fear and do it anyway." These times are asking us to know our own strength and creativity, ingenuity and courage. We truly are stronger than we think. Do you believe this?
I absolutely know it and so I invite you to trust it too.


"So the next time you encounter fear, consider yourself lucky. This is where the courage comes in. Usually we think that brave people have no fear. The truth is that they are intimate with fear. When I was first married, my husband said I was one of the bravest people he knew. When I asked him why, he said because I was a complete coward but went ahead and did things anyhow."
~ Pema Chodron from "When Things Fall Apart"

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