As I allow myself to explore my past with curiosity instead of judgment, I notice things to learn. It doesn’t matter how off course I may feel, there is always the choice to get back on track.
I had a crazy dream last night about being out in the middle of the ocean at night in a little donut floaty. I was trying to find my way back to the ship. It was so dark that I lost the group I was with. To make matters worse, I saw the shark fin. That’s when fear woke me.I wish I could face the fears in real life the way I do in dreams. Wake up from them. Still feeling my physical heart racing, but knowing the reality of getting eaten by a shark in my bed isn’t there. No real danger. It’s just pretend.
I have learned a lot of facts about sharks just to be up to date on my worst nightmare. The greatest comfort to me though is knowing that I am nowhere near an ocean. Even when I have visited the ocean, I still go in the water.
Why is my fear of sharks manageable? Because of the story I created around it. Instead of being so focused on my fear, I go down a path reminding me why I don’t have to fear.
Can this work for other fears in my life? Absolutely! I just have to face those fears.
Sometimes naming the fear is half the battle. Fear likes to hide in the darkness. It keeps everyone at a distance.
It is easy to name being afraid of a thing, but what if the fear is the fear of failing? Fear of never finding love? Fear of not finding purpose? Fear that things aren’t going to get any better? Fear of judgment? Fear of change?
Who likes to talk about those fears? I know I don’t because of the fear of being misunderstood.
I have been promoting the Personal Mastery seminar for a few months now. No one has asked me about it. My expectation was that a lot of people would be interested because of how much it inspired me, but then I began to have fear.
I love Jesus. I’ve been working on getting to know Him more by reading my Bible, praying, and volunteering at church. I don’t talk about it though because of fear.
How can I expect other people to want to change and face their fears when I’ve been living in the shadows?
Living in fear does not get to be my story. Just like waking from my dream, I am waking up from this fear. It doesn’t have the right to own me. A fearful person is not a loving person. I choose to be loving to myself in order to give love to others.
If you’re feeling fearful, here are some options:
> Cry out to Jesus. Even at my lowest, I know Jesus hears me. He is faithful and loving. He has kept me going and gotten me through many storms.
> Invest in the weekend for the Personal Mastery Seminar. September 15-17. The seminar is a combination of exercises and games that allow you to create positive change in your life. Information & Enroll Here
> Name the fears. Take time to create a new story around those fears. Create stories that inspire hope, bring comfort, and are conclusive.
Reach out and let me know how I can pray for you!
Thanks for reading. Love you!
