Moving Beyond Fear and Into the Life You Imagined

http://www.statisticbrain.com/fear-phobia-statistics/ says that 68% of people are afraid of death but is it truly a fear of death or is it a fear of living?  Also noteworthy are:

Fear and Worry Statistics	Data
Percent of things feared that will never take place	60 %
Percent of things feared that happened in the past and can’t be changed	30 %
Percent of things feared that are considered to be insignificant issues	90 %
Percent of things feared in relation to health that will not happen	88 %
Number of Americans who have a diagnosed phobia	6.3 Million

And what about fear of success or fear of failing?  I don't even see them on this list.

Those numbers are quite large so maybe it is worth asking, where does fear come from?  There are several possibilities but the misuse of the mind and the imagination is at the top of the list. Why do we spend so much time focusing on something that may or may not happen instead of paying attention to all the good that is already happening or what we would like to happen?  What difference will changing our attention from the negative to the positive make?  Plenty!

It may seem random that I bring this up here but there is a method to my madness.  I don't have evidence to support this but if I were to give an educated guess I would say that fear is the number one killer of dreams.  

There are numerous blogs, articles, and books to aide one on their way to overcoming these obstacles so I won't go into this fully.  I would, however, like to recommend one very small but powerful book.  It is inexpensive (can be bought used on Amazon for one penny!) and has wonderful stories and examples to get you started on your journey to facing your own fears.

"Love always overcomes fear." Harold Klemp

For a more personal experience, though, I would recommend singing HU, the most powerful tool I can offer you to dispel fear and bring more divine love into your awareness is chanting HU. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc9N_g2NolA  

Moving past your fears, even if it is only one tiny step at a time, is progress and can only help you to become a better version of you in whatever way you wish to manifest that, whether it is in your personal life, as an artist, or in your business.  Fear and doubt sabotage dreams; don't let it control your life any longer.  Take your power back!

What Does Love Have to do With Success?

Staying active is essential and is one example of love of self because when you truly love yourself you take care of every part of you.  Swimming, hiking, walking...whatever your physical exercise is of choice is vital to all the bodies:  physical, emotional, mental, and Soul.  (It doesn’t have to be an hour at the gym every day:  a leisurely stroll, if you are living a sedentary or even a busy lifestyle, for 1/2 hour every day would be a great start and will build its own momentum.)  

Contemplation Trails at the Temple of ECK, Chanhassen, MN

When there are disturbances that cause pain in the physical body, this becomes more challenging and another opportunity to grow presents itself.  While it is tempting to curl up in bed and pull the covers over one’s head, it is that much more critical to keep moving and to keep showing up.  

Pain in any form is not to be ignored.  It is helpful to ask key questions to aide one along their way.  Some of the questions I might ask are:  what is it trying to telling me about my current state?  What can be done to discover the cause or the root of this, most times, “unwelcome” guest?  Is a change in diet needed?  What small adjustment can be made with maximum benefits?  Is this related to a past event or to something I am doing or not doing now?  

While it is good to have some kind of mental analysis of it, it is every bit as important (if not more) to look at it from a higher viewpoint; this means at least some time spent in silence allowing the questions to float softly through as if observing feathers floating upon a river and then letting them go.  This is easier than trying to block all thoughts from your mind because “the more you resist, the more they persist.”  Meditation is a wonderful tool but for those of us with a more active mind, contemplation (a more active form of meditation) is much more agreeable.  

A chant can be used.  I choose HU, (pronounced hue), which is the highest vibration one can sing. It has had tremendous results for me, although I don’t sing it with the intention to do so, only to open contact between the highest power (whatever you may call that power:  God, Jesus, Allah, divine love, Spirit, etc) and myself.  You can learn more about HU at: http://www.eckankar.org/hu.html.

If you would prefer to sing OM, love, or just focus all of your love upon someone who opens your heart and makes you feel happy than please feel free to do so.  It is a matter of personal choice and what works for you.  Be assured...taking this time every day is a gift that you give to yourself.  

Now what does this have to do with your business/dreams or your journey to a successful new you?  Everything!  When you are feeling good, happy, and relaxed then you are open to all the wonderful opportunities and adventure that life has to offer.  Isn’t that what it’s all about?

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