Fear usually comes from ignorance, and it paralyzes usually only as long as we remain in the dark. Fear is often free-floating anxiety that overtakes us inexplicably and pushes us to do things we might not want to do.
Anxiety and fear have causes, and if we are brave enough to explore them, we can put our fears to rest. We can’t always do it alone, because we need to hear feedback to our insights and hunches about where our fear comes from. We can often find our true selves in the shared struggles of another person or in the words given back to us as we tell others about our fears and hopes.
We are striving toward understanding, however long and painful the journey may be. We need to remember that we are accompanied by good and loyal companions. Every step we take can be a yard won back from fear as we become familiar with the new and uncharted territory.
Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Marie Curie
Lord, thank you for giving me courage to think and speak my way out of ignorance and fear, and accepting the companionship of others along the way.
Smitten With Goodness 