Fear an unsettling feeling that something is not quite right. When unchecked, it blossoms into a full on somatic experience that paralyzes us; has us dashing hope. We triple deadbolt the door of our soul and hide in the closet of our heart. If we ignore it, fear will go away, right? No. It becomes overwhelming when ignored.
Overwhelmed, we hear Fear’s voice whispering, “Why try if you are doomed to failure?” Those words extinguish the light of hope. In fear’s darkness, all we can see are the shadow portents of doom racing across our soul. Fear eclipses everything until who we are is not who we are meant to be.
So, how do we slip from the grasp of fear? How can we navigate around what threatens to paralyze us? How do we break free of what ensnares us? How do we take a step back from Fear and launch our self into possibility?
Those are tall questions with even taller answers. For while we may never be able to totally break free of fear, we can learn to name it, befriend it, and live courageously with it. Courage is the key that unlocks our paralysis and allows us to really live.
Courage doesn’t runaway. It doesn’t get stuck in the vacuum of hopelessness. Courage takes a deep breath, anchors in the moment, slowly turns to face Fear, and looks it in the eye. With gentle confidence, Courage whispers, “You may scare me, but I will not let you paralyze me into inaction.”
Courage loves Fear for it recognizes that Fear is a lost and lonely child adrift in the land of illusions. The illusions wrap around our dreams making them seem not only impossible, but also ridiculed and vilified. Courage cuddles this lost child close to its bosom. Calming Fear, Courage chants, “It’s okay, you’re okay. Together we will navigate the illusion to truth.”
Courage showers Fear with unconditional love and compassion. For Courage recognizes that without Fear, it would be powerless. Courage would be asleep to the world filled with casted shadows of doubt. Courage knows that it is an echo of itself in the absence of fear. Courage is action in response to fear. Courage is gratitude of each scary opportunity for growth.
So, maybe the question is not, “How do we slip from the grasp of fear?” but “How can we love our fears enough to act with courage?” Each time we answer that question with compassion and lovingkindness we propel us into an incredible lightness of being. Nothing can stop us when Courage loves our fears and acts upon that love.
Vanessa F. Hurst, ms, is a Life Coach through Intuitive Connection, professional speaker, and author who weaves her inner wisdom into all she touches. Her books are available @ www.wildefyrpress.com. Contact Vanessa @ vanessa@intentandaction.com for life coaching, keynotes, programs, and intuitive consultations.
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