Overcoming Fear with Focus
The more we practice personal growth, the more we recognize when we are afraid. We are all ready to notice literal shaking in our boots. Over time we catch ourselves with our thoughts that arise from fear.
Thoughts laced with fear are misguiding us, our perceptions are distorted. Isn’t it great to practice more ways to overcome fear! We learn how we all have that power as we turn our attention toward what we DO WANT bit by bit.
What Recovery Looks Like
We all experience unwanted incidents, some more traumatic than others. We understand that these circumstances happen to most of us. As we keep going, we can exercise more awareness in our responses and more loving kindness for ourselves and all concerned.
Accepting Ourselves Bit by Bit
We might have someone direct criticism at us. It can happen. In how we react we can gain deeper awareness of ourselves. Then, however we react we can make that ok. We can see what habits of thought are operating in this moment and then shift as we have new insight.
Grow Our Power
We have been deeply trained to monitor ourselves for our transgressions; watch for our breaking rules, etc.
At a certain incident, we may notice ourselves flooded with uncomfortable feelings of fear, loathing, anger and more.
Belated Thank You Appreciated
We value one another more than it may seem on the surface. Below an illustration of how one woman received an opportunity to express gratitude for several kind acts done for her 10 years ago. All benefited.
Reboot Self Blame
We can choose to think as positively as we can. Yes, the process will involve noticing some upsets, negative thinking and all that. Best way to proceed is to notice ( it can feel overwhelming) and to keep going anyway.
Mind on Good
We can live our lives noticing what is going well. This practice includes observing the wonders of “everyday” phenomenon: the beauty of the trees without leaves, the raindrops on branches, the crisp chill of the air. The wonders of how our body moves and heals. So much.
And letting go of annoyances, grievances, stumbling blocks and stubbing our toe.
Receiving
What if we train ourselves to remain calm in most circumstances and to live life expecting Good? What would it look like? Please read this account as a possible example.
We Have Attention
e want to affirm the Forces of Good as we go. Periodically a habitual thought may pop up, “I am single and alone in life.”
We may be unattached romantically but are we alone? Answer: No!
The Power of a Good Mood
When we feel less than good, we may perceive situations, people without the clarity we need. When feeling lower than preferred, let’s reach for better feeling.
As we begin this action, we will (must) acknowledge the “momentum” of that lower mood. What does this mean?