Thursday, February 11, 2010

Moving Past Fear

Too many times our fear of failure or success prevents us from moving forward. We become stuck in a safe dull place because of fear and this fear blocks us from living life.

This fear keeps us simple. It keeps us stuck and asleep to our true potential. It grows over time until we have created a monster that seems impossible to face. Then, one day we end up old and sour, wondering where our life went, having more disappointments and regrets than we wish to remember. If you don't move beyond the fear and LIVE your life, experiencing the possibilities before you, then you have missed it all.

In the end it doesn't matter if others see your greatness because your real greatest doesn't depend upon anyone but you. The success or failure in your life is not based upon a judgement call from others who would stand and grade your performance.

It's not about “What do you think?” or “What do you feel?” or “What will other's think?” or “What if I look like an idiot?”.

When you look back on your life, will you see joy? Will you see deep levels of love and beautiful moments of togetherness? When you look back on your life will you be able to tell yourself that you did everything you wanted to do and you had a blast?

Taking action to overcome our fears means TAKING ACTION and a healthy balance is needed between thought and action.

What will you DO?
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Will you do it in integrity?