Fear is a deceptive emotion. Sometimes our fear is our ego’s barrier between where we are and where we should be going, telling us exactly that which we should pursue by acting in spite of our fear. Other times, our fear is a warning sign telling us to take another path in order to avoid … Continue reading Wisdom in Fear
Fear attaches itself to us. It seeps into the cracks and crevices of our wounded souls and makes itself at home. Like a parasite, it feeds off of our life-force. By separating us from God and our fellows, fear traps us in isolation. It envelopes us, weighs us down, and suffocates us from the inside … Continue reading Attention To The Shadows
We may wish to change, but without the proper motivation, we may find it an impossible task. Our habits, patterns, and triggers (for lack of a better word) are deeply ingrained into our psyche. Our character has been formed by countless experiences and influences, both known and unknown to us. And these things have affected … Continue reading A Catalyst For Transformation
People who want us to be afraid will go to great lengths to ensure that they get what they want. What they want, however, should not be factored into our sense of happiness, contentment, or peace of mind. If we allow them to manipulate, distract, or agitate us, they have already won. Worse still, if … Continue reading Fear Is A Choice
Things are rarely as good as we hope or as bad as we fear them to be. Our imaginations exaggerate the truth. We allow ourselves to get carried away by our thoughts and we lose perspective on what is real and right in front of us. We begin to look past what matters, seeing only … Continue reading Lost In Thought
