Day 12: Fears

Ok, prepare to be inspired...
I want you to think about your biggest fear. Write it down on a sticky note and put on ur wall, in a binder, in your wallet, purse, car, etc. Some place where you will see it the most. I do this all the time, and it works. I promise this is the best way to conquer your fears. But first... What is a fear? A fear isn't what someone is scared of... It's simply something that a person doesn't want to face at a given point in time. For instance, a fear of death... Yeah, ask an old man (who use to be afraid of death) whos suffering and laying on his deathbed. He isn't scared of death; he'd rather die at that moment in time. He just didn't want to face it till then. But! He didn't face it untill he HAD to. Well, theres the problem. A fear is a limit. It holds you back from something. So, if you can get rid of something bad before you absolutely have to, isn't that easier than being cornered untill that day comes? If you were in jail, and the officer gave you the key to get out, would you just put it under your pillow in the cell and just wait till they forced you to get out? No, of coarse not! Lol. Anybody would take that offer and get out of there! Now, think of your fear as your jail cell. Now, here is the key that will get you out. Truth is, the key to conquer that fear has been in your hand ever since your fear began... Here is where the sticky note comes in handy... We have all heard the term "face your fears"... Well. Here is a creative and easy way to do that. In order to get rid of a fear, it's not always just doing it to get rid of it, it's more of a mental thing. So, everytime you see that sticky note think about how and where it limits you in your life. Perhaps nothing will come to mind at first. Thats ok. It will later the more you see it. But then, after you look at it, think about WHY your fearful of whatever it may be. Now, tell yourself that you aren't going to let this fear hold you me down. Repeat it in your head a few times then right away, make a small goal to help you get over the fear. Face it in baby steps. Make sure you take action! Remember that a fear stays with you and hold you in "a cell" all the time untill you get yourself out of there. It's constant. So, the more places you put the sticky notes the more "in YOUR face the fear will be. Eventually you will be so sick of having to be reminded of that fear that you'll actually commit to those babystep goals you break yourself free from the fear. Say your scared of singing in front of a large crowd... (like I was) put up an array of sticky notes that say fear of singing in front of people... At first, I thought "ohhh heck no, I'm not even going to try. I can't stand that feeling." but when I read the sticky notes day in and day out, I stood up and thought "you know what! Who am I to just let this stop me like that! I'm better than this!" I got sick and tired of it. I wanted to show those sticky notes who was boss. (as weird as that sounds). So I practiced my singing all the time, and took baby steps to get rid of it. First, I started singing loud in the house when everyone was home. (I chose not to listen to any bad comments I got) then, sand as I went for walks down to seven eleven. Then I would sing a song at the park. And there were times when it was REALLY tough.. But every time I accomplished one of the babystep goals, I felt like I could do more. So, I kept up with it. Till eventually I was playing and singing songs concert style, where they actually gathered around me to focus on my voice. Scary, but I did it. And once I finally reached the point where I could do it around a lot of people, I even enjoyed it! Who knew! :). And it's all thanks to those sticky notes that poked their toungue out at me everyday. However, there's a million and one fears... But how YOU conquer the ones you have can be easy and unique.. Try out the sticky notes. You just might find it effective. Who knows. Even if the fear is something small or "stupid"... This works. With time. Haha. Keep in mind though, that a limitless you, is the best you there is. So why not be the best that you can be?
Well, Happy Easter everyone!!! Sorry for not blogging last night... No internet access. But I'm back and I'll be back tonight too. Lol. This time with some great news! So don't go too far. Haha. And remember...
Anything Is Possible.
Word out,
Thomas Thomas II