It doesn't matter how tall
or short, how old or young we are. We all have our own self-paralyzing fears
and thoughts.
Take for instance my
youngest daughter who is three years old. Like most kids she rules the world
when she's in her own element. However, one of her fears is dogs, especially
Mr. Evan's medium size chocolate labrador. Mr. Evan our neighbor next door was
hosting a huge BBQ birthday party for his wife since she turned 40 years old.
As my daughter and I
approached his home she became more petrified. Recognizing her concern, he
responded "My dog is not at the house. He is having a doggy sleep over
somewhere else." Initially she did not believe him until she overcame her
own concern by surveying the yard and then his house. The next thing we knew,
she took off running as she smiled all the way towards the bouncing castle.
No matter where we are in
life, we all need to take action and grow just a bit more beyond our own comfort
zone. Doing so will cause us to stretch our leadership, experience new
freedoms, and find colorful bouncing castles.
Our present day fears are usually because of some past experience. Once we learn that the past doesn't have to equal the future, it's liberating. Fears must be recognized for what they are, simply thoughts. We can change our faults. Embrace fear, move through it,
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