It is never the right time to talk about a feeling that unexpectedly takes over you during uncertain times.   Sometimes our heart pounds, our stomach feels unsettled and our imagination takes off into a dark space.

The thought of the unknown travels in our minds with force and confidence that seems unstoppable.  And, unless you quickly react and reflect on the feeling, it pulls you into a hole of fear.    Yes, fear, it is that word and feeling that puts us in a place of doubt.  

Imagine being fearless with an indescribable ambition, feeling untouchable with a forgiving nature and a confident presence.  It is not until you have to make unfavorable decisions or take a leap of faith that you realize the immense emotions, feelings, and energy it takes to put yourself in a place of vulnerability.   These are the situations that provoke anxiety and fear that hold us back to pursue our dreams, to speak up or stand up for ourselves and to see beyond our limits.

I believe we are so afraid of disappointing others, fearful of failure and being rejected that we lose sight of our values and true self.   Fear is so institutionalized in our being that it is constantly fighting to get out of our own confined space.   It has a way of engaging us with superficial thoughts that creates an unnecessary mind racing that transforms into feelings of uncertainties.  These feelings are the ones that question our self-worth, silence us into doubt and freeze our intentional movements.

I have learned to pay attention to my feelings when making decisions, connecting with people and being confronted or criticized.  It has brought me peace to understand the importance of practicing self-reflection to help me identify any feelings of fear and to give me space to process.  For years, I struggled with the multitude of emotions without connecting it to the reaction.    It was through the process of self-reflection that I recognized the connection between our feelings and our reactions.   

My fear is an energy that forces me to step into my inner-self, to self-reflect and to redirect the reaction into an observation that sparks transformation in a moment of presence and awareness.  I no longer permit fear to interrupt my precious moments with doubt; however, I acknowledge the feelings as a way to stay in tune with my fears.

What are you doing to keep your fear to a minimum?