"Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death." -Author, Unknown

Fear… The most overrated concept known to man! Fear is not reality, but rather a perception of reality. Interesting how all of mankind suffers this ‘perceived’ condition. The truth is, although we all have our fears, each of us can and should overcome this ‘self-concept of an unknown reality, all it really takes is the proper mindset, determination and will power to surmount this ‘elusive’ machination known as FEAR!

We all know, everyone has some sort of fear and most probably, it was brought about by any one or more of the following reasons.

1) A traumatic past incident; like being bitten by a dog or falling of an elevated structure.
2) The negative influence of other people.
3) Negative ways of thinking or perceiving.
4) Speaking in public and not having it go so well.

Okay, so we all have something we fear… Are you willing to let fear take over your life? Will you forever remain a hostage to your fear?

I’m not so…

Like me, if you are truly interested in eradicating your personal demons, you must emphatically take the necessary steps to overcome whatever it is that disables you. It's all in the mind.

Do you envy other people that fearlessly take a ride on the ‘wild side’? Do you just hang back observing other people living life and creating success?

Personally, my suggestion is to face your fear head-on, don’t let fear be the boss of you. Imagine yourself enjoying the experience of exhilaration, the excitement of staring fear in the face and winning and not succumbing to the crippling effects of the would of’s, could of’s, and should of’s! That’s no way to ‘live’ your life.

So maybe you want to be a doctor, but you're afraid that you can’t academically or intellectually make the grade? Or perhaps you're worried about financial insecurity or destitution?

Well here's the good news. If you're really determined to achieve your deepest desires, a powerful force will enable you to reach them amidst every obstacle that gets in the way. Someone or something will always be there to help you attain your goals. Just have faith in your abilities, be patient, persist and be grateful for the lessons you learn and you will succeed. Your willpower, your earnest desire and belief have a paramount capacity to assist you in your ability to accomplish anything.

Marry visualization with that desire, that belief and that willpower and you are in route to defeating any kind of fear.

Try this… let’s say you’re afraid of heights. Close your eyes and imagine yourself being on top of a mountain, overseeing the magnificent sights, feel the breeze on your face, smell the clean, fresh air, the sun warming your cheek. Take it in, enjoy and experience the moment. Let it take away all your worries and anxieties. This is your life. Don’t be afraid.

As Nike suggests… “Just do it! Face it head on! Savor the event of facing your fear; what do you have to lose?

This applies to whatever that triggers your fear factor. Clearly see yourself defeating it, then confront it with the definite knowing that you have the capacity to do anything and everything you want if you just put your mind to it. Mind over matter!

Statistics have proven that those that have faced the thing they feared the most, never fear anything again in their life. Sounds good to me.
 

Quotes for today:

"Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything."
*-- Napoleon Hill

"A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. You must break out of your current comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown. 
*-- Denis Waitley 

"If I were asked to give what I consider the single most useful bit of advice for all humanity, it would be this: Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high. Look it squarely in the eye, and say, "I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me." 
*-- Ann Landers

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