Key #4 Be Courageous

You must do the thing you think  you cannot do.

~~Eleanor Roosevelt

 

 

You were born with only two natural fears – the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. Every other fear you have has been learned. Governments, cultures, and even families use fear as a method of control. Your parents probably told you not to run out into the street
because you might get hit by a car – which controlled you as a child. Instead of celebrating diversity, your culture may have taught you to “stay with your own kind” because you can’t trust people who are different. And one look at the news media today shows how governments use fear as a method of control.

Fear isn’t something created by the world around you—it’s created in your mind by what you think is going to happen. It might cause you to play the “what if” game which stops you from exercising your courage muscles. Remember, the word IF is two letters- The I stands for Ignorance and the F stands for Fear. Ignorance of what is possible and Fear of becoming your authentic self. Instead of asking “what if”, start asking “why not”.

The only way to build courage is to face your fears and plow right through them. But, you need a strong desire and a willingness to replace your fear with courage. And, you need patience. Your fears didn’t evolve in a day or a week – you’ve nurtured them for years. And the process of tearing down your fears and building up your courage will take time. Don’t get discouraged – you can do this.

IT IS ALL IN YOUR HEAD!

Cindy
cakozak88#gmail.com