When I used to live in fear I would hang onto my fear for dear life. The hanging on part gave me the illusion of being in control. It gave me something to do.
When I learned that I had to let go to ever be able to make any progress in my own personal life, it was a terrifying concept. I have often likened it to jumping off the tip of a precipice into black nothingness, because I can't see what comes next. I don't really know if there is anything below that will eventually catch me from my free fall.
That initial plunge into letting go, into black nothing, into trust....was so scary I was *almost* frozen in place. I remember that initial plunge and then I remember feeling such a relief. Some days, when I begin to get all tied up in other people's business, I remind myself that I do not have to convince them to do anything my way. I can step back and let everyone find their own path and I feel that same sense of relief again. I don't have to do it all, or be all, for everyone. For anyone really, other than myself.
Annette
PS: Thats my girl above....she is fearless in so many ways that I will never be able to conquer.
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It is go to realize that we aren't responsible for anyone else but ourselves.
I hate to see someone else suffer but they have learn their own lessons.
I have to remember my biggest growth has been from the school of hard knocks.
That picture is priceless! Thanks for sharing, it makes me teary in a good way.
Such wisdom in the post, Annette. It's hard to be on both sides, isn't it - the jumping and the stepping back.
First of all,..WOW,..what an awesome picture ! I could NEVER do that,...I don't like being on a very high ladder. LOL
And THANK YOU for reminding me to try harder to let fear go. It's been gripping me (or have I been gripping it ?) again, and I remember how much I hate it when it increases like it just has. I also remember how much it doesn't help anything, other than to make me feel worse. It is so easy to get caught up in it and despite the fact that I've been on the journey before, without positive results, it's natural to start jumping on that fear train again.
I needed this today. Great post.
This is a wonderful post. You are a lifeline for me. Thanks
What a great photo! Thank you for sharing. Your post title caught my eye and struck a chord with me tonight. I keep working through fear. Just when I feel I have a grasp on it, fear continues to present it's self in new ways. I can relate to that unknown. Lately it's been sneaking up on me, tapping me on the shoulder, then quickly reaching over my shoulder to wrap it's arm around my neck suffocating me. Still shocks me that I can allow a feeling to have that much power over me. I am looking forward to the day I have the courage to face this new fear and take the plunge into trust. I want to feel that fearlessness and relief that radiates off of the photo. Priceless.
Thanks, I needed to read this tonight.
thank you so much for this post....fear grips every fiber in my soul.....
i just can't thank you enough
Sometimes I think that if I let go of a fear, it will fly out of control like a balloon that one has blown full of air and then let go of. ;-)
Thinking of you this morning.
Wonderful post. Being paralysed because of the future, trying to make just the right decision, say the perfect words. Laying awake all night. Learning that I can let go. Learning how powerful just a little bit of trust and faith can be.
Just for today.
This what just what I needed today, thank you :)
As for your girl, WOW! She is an amazing young lady. You couldn't pay me a million bucks to do that (but I would do it for front row tickets to see Bruce!)
Annette,
Very well said and what a remarkable picture to include with your topic. It appears "your girl" let go of fear as soon as she had the courage to step out. I also noticed she had someone with her to help, to provide safety.
We all need that!
Continued prayers for all our children.
That is a wonderful picture, Annette. Fear and Faith, the two only choices (my opinion, the two only forces) and you choose Faith. Even if it's scary, you have the courage to do take that leap. You are a courageous woman. :)
Great photo of your daughter! I like the idea of face everything and recover. It makes so much sense to me to not be overcome by projecting fear. My worst fears may come true but I will survive.
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