Let’s define FEAR.
Fear has a lot of definitions but let me
choose this one concise meaning of fear. Fear is a False
Evidence Appearing Real. It is what incapacitates us.
It constricts
everything that we can’t perform well. It's a
hindrance to success or achieving our goals in life. It won't bring us any
further, it hampers our growth. It steals from us our chance of achieving our
full potential and being in places that we've never imagined before.
BUT, there are actually two other meanings
of F.E.A.R.:
First, is...
F - Forget
E - Everything
A - And
R - Run
Here, we simply give up and give in to
what is temporary only to realize we’ve lost something really important that we
can no longer take back.
The latter is...
F - Face
E - Everything
A - And
R - Rise
Here, we're being decisive and more
objective. We overcome challenges and do what's necessary. We take courage instead of fear.
Having fear is normal. It’s okay to feel fear; it makes us human although, we shouldn't let it stop us. Someone once said, “There’s nothing to
fear but fear itself.”
It's a matter of perspective and attitude
to focus more on the beauty of positivism and having the winning attitude. It
breaks us or makes us.
Now, which do you choose? Taking the leap of faith or play it
safe? However I tell you, instead of having fear, take courage,
take ACTION. You have to act NOW and you have to act fast. After
all, people regret more on the things they haven’t done and wished they did than
what they’ve done and wished they never did. Nevertheless, you can either take chances
or stay on your shell (comfort zone). It's still up to you. =)
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