"Don't give in to your fears. If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart." – Paulo Coelho
The sirens were blaring this morning in our neighborhood confirming what the weather forecasters accurately predicted – possible tornadoes. If you're like me, when your cell phone starts beeping indicating there is a dangerous storm headed your way, you immediately feel your heart rate increasing. The fight or flight response goes into high gear. I spent part of my early morning in my basement until the threat passed. Besides something like the threat of a tornado, do you ever experience fear that may not necessarily be a real threat? If so, why do you think this is so?
Perhaps today is a good day to have a conversation with your heart about your fear. I truly believe your fear can serve as a great motivator. You don't have to confine yourself to your basement if you can address what is causing you to cower unless there happens to be a tornado nearby. I'm grateful for the team I had that helped me overcome my fear of getting behind the wheel after my near death experience during a massive snow storm. I started with baby steps. The whole process took about six weeks. The conversations with my therapists changed my outlook. Now I can talk to my heart about my travel dreams. There is a time to be in the basement and there is a time to go outside. Don't let your fears stop you from living your best life. Your heart will thank you. Have a great day.
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