[dropcap2 variation=”coffee”]I[/dropcap2]n the previous post, we talked about how fear speaks to us. It wants to infiltrate, influence, and ultimately control us.
How do we challenge fear when it comes? Here’s three things we can do:
1. Acknowledge the fear. Simply say, “I’m afraid.” This pulls fear out into the open. It doesn’t like that.
2. Own up to the fear. “I’m afraid that if I don’t please this person things will not go well for me.”
3. Name our big fears. “I’m afraid I won’t have enough money to make it.” “I’m afraid I’ll be abandoned and alone.” “I’m afraid I’ll fail.” If we can name our fears, we can begin to recognize them in daily life.
If we do these three steps, we can begin to see fear coming. If we can do that, then we can move forward acknowledging the fear but not allowing it to control our decisions.
Most of our fears are related to one of the following:
- Our need to be loved and accepted
- Our need for security and safety
- Our need for meaning and significance
- Our need for provision
Which fears are the most powerful for you? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to see it coming, greet it as something that can help you grow, feel it, and then send it on its way?
Yeah, that would be really nice.
