Fear

I watched an old movie recently with Meryl Streep and Albert Brooks called Defending Your Life.

It's about a man who finds himself in the afterlife, where he has to go on trial to examine if he lived his life out of fear, which determines if he has to try again back to Earth or is ready to move forward in the universe.  

During his trial, the character’s life is reviewed through video footage, with attorneys presenting evidence to show how fear dictated his choices.

If this is true, how would you be doing?  How many times have you played it safe and made a decision out of fear?

Or how often do you NOT do what you really want to do because of fear?

The courageous person is not someone who has no fear.  It’s someone who has fear and proceeds anyway.

Fear can be a great teacher if you don’t allow it to stop you. When you do allow it stop you, it becomes a barrier to growth, keeping you from discovering your true potential and the opportunities that lie beyond your comfort zone.

By observing your thoughts and actions with honesty and compassion, you can recognize when fear is influencing your decisions. Remember, fear is only as powerful as the energy you give it—acknowledge it, but don’t let it control you. 

You have the strength within you to face fear and move forward with courage—take that step and see what unfolds.

XO

Adrienne