Fear

 Whatz up Thursday,

There is a cold streak that has covered the northeast this week and it made me think about fear. Plus all the news is filled with the corona-virus scare.
So what do we do with fear?
I have found that for the most part the best thing to do is accept that you have it and it is real.
Fear is a natural thing, and can be a clear tool in your body telling you to take a step back, slow down and get some information.
All my life I have felt fear. I was raised in a family that had no use for fear and it was confusing at times. “Just do it,” was the mantra.  So I had no time to think, I had to just do.
It is only in my later years that I have learned to embrace fear and listen to my intuition for myself to make an informed decision.
Being taught to leap first then adjust in the situation as needed, is valuable. I am thankful, because I would not have experienced many of the things I’ve done if I let fear stop me.
Here are a few tips.

• Recognize fear is only as strong as you let it be.
• It is important to separate fear from danger.
• Get the facts first and then you will be able to make an informed choice.
• Ask for help, do not stay in your head with fear. Many others have or had the same fear and the only way to overcome it is to be open to help. Dealing with fear in a pack has power.
  
  

We all have to go through things we have fear of, yet if we do not confront fear it will be like a big scary monster in the corner. We may never get away from it and it turns out that scary monster may not even bite you. Take a step to bypass fear. You will be happy you did.
Life could get more colorful. 
​What do you think?