This week's snippet is about Fear. Recently, I have come to terms with some things
that have been happening in my life. I feel like things are finally coming together--now mind you on the surface of
my life it doesn't appear so, but in the spirit of it all...it is looking beautiful and coming together. But what
does that mean? It means that my future is bright, beautiful and I am going to have all I hoped for. For a moment,
I got caught up in the thought of it and got overwhelmed by it and actually felt a bit of fear that I hadn't noticed before.
Not fear of receiving all I want, but yes fear of receiving all I want. Now what does that mean? Onto this week's snippet...
Being With Uncertainty
Fear Of the Future
Though much human fear is based on uncertainty, foreknowledge
does not always ease the mind. It is often when our futures look brightest that our resolve crumbles and we
veer off course.
Do
you recognize this in your life? Whether it is a personal goal such as daily meditation or a goal toward obtaining a
new job? Does it seem we let go of working hard because it appears that we will have what we want? (Ever notice
it is almost a form of self sabotage?)
We can recognize that success is on the horizon, but we cannot discern how it will impact our lives.
Because success can affect us in
complex and unpredictable ways,
taking us out of the status quo
and pushing us into new circumstances
that test our limits, the mere idea of attaining the life of our dreams can shake us to the core.
Fear of the future is often closely intermingled with the fear that growing into your own potential will both
change you irrevocably
and force you to face situations
that you aren't ready for. It is
normal to
unconsciously project ahead into the future and see
success as
a great weight bearing down on you. It is important to remember, however, that all the life changes the future will bring
will be implemented into your life slowly and gradually.
If live moves too quickly, ask the Angels or your Guides to slow it down and make it more comfortable
for you...they can only help if you ask.
When we visualize the future, we tend
to focus on outcomes rather than the steps we will take to reach those conclusions. Thus, we may forget that growth is progressive.
Your soul longs to fulfill its purpose-a purpose you agreed to in the timelessness in which you existed before your birth.
Because of this, neither you nor the universe will set any circumstance before you that you are not capable of handling.
This is a good reminder when we are faced with life's obstacles...remember to breathe.
Fear
of the future can paralyze you, preventing you from living in the moment and from working toward your goals in a mindful manner.
The key to conquering this fear lies in awareness. When you can identify the irrational thoughts that frighten you, you can
replace them with logical, self-affirming ideas.
What thoughts are you allowing in
that fuel your fear?
If you are afraid that you won't be satisfied when you accomplish a
certain goal, remember that no one achievement represents an end in and of itself. And if you fear recognition or feel unworthy,
consider that even now you are deserving of praise.
Should fear of the future strike you as you strive to create,
to excel, to grow, and to evolve, assert your courage. Assume that yoF fear is based on a false assumption and quell it with
facts.
Try to disregard past patterns and focus on the present by stilling the inner voice that comments critically
on all you do. Tell yourself that the inevitability of your success is based not on luck or a universal mistake but on your
already established talents, drive, imagination, and inner strength. Each time you overcome your fear of the future, you chip
away at its very foundations. Eventually, you will clear a gap through which you can gaze upon the future with unhindered
optimism.
In what areas of your life do you notice your greatest fears? What are the fears
that come up? How can you alter that thought process?
Some tips for working through the fear of the future:
1.
Remember to Breathe. Always an important shift in your energy when you stop and take three long breaths in and rt.
2. Live in the Moment. This will give you the
ability to make decisions in the moment and not get caught up in the past or the future..it will simply allow you to take
life as it comes. (Not always the easiest one to do, but it gets easier the more you practice it!)
3. Simply live. When the fear creeps
up, choose another train of thought, one which will make you smile and feel a little bit of happiness. It will raise
your vibration and keep you out of the fear.
This is a good reminder when we are
faced with life's obstacles...remember to breathe.
Fear of the future can paralyze you,
preventing you from living in the moment and from working toward your goals in a mindful manner. The key to conquering this
fear lies in awareness. When you can identify the irrational thoughts that frighten you, you can replace them with logical,
self-affirming ideas.
What thoughts are you allowing in that fuel your fear?
If you are afraid that you won't be satisfied when you accomplish a certain goal, remember that no
one achievement represents an end in and of itself. And if you fear recognition or feel unworthy, consider that even now you
are deserving of praise.
Should fear of the future strike you as you strive to create, to excel, to grow, and
to evolve, assert your courage. Assume that yoF fear is based on a false assumption and quell it with facts.
Try to
disregard past patterns and focus on the present by stilling the inner voice that comments critically on all you do. Tell
yourself that the inevitability of your success is based not on luck or a universal mistake but on your already established
talents, drive, imagination, and inner strength. Each time you overcome your fear of the future, you chip away at its very
foundations. Eventually, you will clear a gap through which you can gaze upon the future with unhindered optimism.
In
what areas of your life do you notice your greatest fears? What are the fears that come up? How can you alter
that thought process?
Some tips for working through the fear of the future:
1.
Remember to Breathe. Always an important shift in your energy when you stop and take three long breaths in and rt.
2. Live in the Moment. This will give you the
ability to make decisions in the moment and not get caught up in the past or the future..it will simply allow you to take
life as it comes. (Not always the easiest one to do, but it gets easier the more you practice it!)
3. Simply live. When the fear creeps
up, choose another train of thought, one which will make you smile and feel a little bit of happiness. It will raise
your vibration and keep you out of the fear.
