Our fears can come true even if we hide from them. Whether we face our fears with courage or we do our best to ignore, deny, or run away from them, they still may manifest. What value, then, is there in hiding from our fears? Hiding does not actually make that which we fear go…
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Drowning From Tension
Tension sinks us. It weighs us down. That is why, when we are learning how to swim, we must be told, or even taught, to relax. When faced with a new challenge, our natural instinct is to tense up as a means of trying to protect ourselves from that which frightens us. But, this only…
Regret Is Optional
Difficulty is inevitable, but regret is a choice. No matter what path we choose, we will face difficulty along the way. This cannot be avoided. Of course, some paths will be easier than others, but none will be free of difficulty. If difficulty is inevitable, the choice we must make, then, is not which path…
One Footstep
You do not need to know where you are going in order to make progress. You need only to take the next step in front of you. This does not require great foresight or prophetic vision. It does not even require passion or enthusiasm. It only requires that you see past where you are to…
Fear And Consequence
When we experience fear, it is quite often a sign that what we are doing is important. If what we are doing is of no real consequence, if there is no risk involved, or if it simply does not matter to us or to others, there is no reason to be afraid. But, when what…