The Awareness of Fear . . .

I think we all would agree – there is a good chance that each of us have a fear of one thing or another (for me: snakes, alligators, crocs and other nasty animals).

But what say you – do you have a fear or two? Most likely yes and that is okay, as long as we know what they are and we have a way with dealing with those fears.

So, with that level set, lets take a look at some things that may not be a fear so much as a 'yep, that is hard for me to deal

with' type of thing.

For example – confrontation, disagreements, crowds, flying, clowns, public speaking, confined spaces, etc. etc.

Those things – although difficult for many, can be dealt with when we learn 'coping techniques'. And that is the encouragement for today.

Understand your fears and challenge yourself to find ways to take those on. Easy? No, but you can do it. Because life is to be lived; bravely, boldly, and as best we can.

Thanks for doing so and remember . . .

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power,

love and self-discipline. -2 Timothy 1:7

P.S. After posting the above, I saw these words (good to ponder):

Start now, start where you are.

Start with fear. Start with pain.

Start with doubt.

Start with hands shaking, start with your voice trembling but start.

Start and don't stop. Start where you are, with what you have. Just start, the beginning is always now.