Being
a human is quite peculiar almost solely due to the fact that we have
our own brain waves, judgments, and perceptions. But sometimes I
consider how strange it must be to exist as a mindless organism, such as
a plant… no thoughts, no perceptions, and no capacity for fears. Just
pure living…
Flowers, among the many types of plants, are truly fearless as they
are not afraid to open themselves vulnerably to the sun. And though they
lack brainwaves, they have enough sense to know that the only way to
continue to grow is to defeat the fear of getting burned, facing the
heat head on.
This got me to thinking, what are the fears that I am afraid of
burning my existence? And if I identify them, will I have the courage to
accept them into my heart, further helping my growth of a happy,
purpose-filled life?
The first step to overcoming a fear is obviously realizing that it
even exists in the first place. When asked to identify our largest fears
as a child, we are trained to answer with tangible objects such as
thunderstorms, spiders, or the dark (where the monsters lurk for sure).
Mine is most definitely snakes… and I realize that conquering this fear
may not significantly change my life, unless I plan on maybe owning my
own reptile house (not a shot in hell).
In actuality, the type of life-altering fears that we need to face
head on are often not tangible at all, therefore not easily recognized
within our souls. Among the most popular that I can personally identify
with, includes:
1. Failure
2. Losing people close to me
3. Rejection from others
4. Not being in control of myself
When I consider what my largest fears are, I know that looking them
in the eye will help me to see that these fears are merely perceptions, a
figment of reality… a lame TV show. And are therefore causing me to
waste away from fully opening myself to the light opportunity for
positive, colorful growth.
So instead of New Years Resolutions, I am beginning what I call
“Spring Cleaning”, a goal dusting out my fears one at a time beginning
with my number one: failure.
I declare that fearing and worrying about failure is only wasted
seconds that could be put towards conquering success… and that if I am
putting forth my best efforts and truest intentions, that I will always
be successful in the end. That I DO have what it takes, but also need to
consider time, patience, good work ethic, and the importance of trial
and error… that the only way I will EVER reach failure is by giving up,
or selling my dreams and values short.
My question to you is, what burns are you most afraid of? What is
that tiny thought of panic that often prevents you from living… And if
you don’t do some “Spring Cleaning” and instead let those tiny panics
eat you alive, then how will you ever fully open up to the sun?
Spring is here. The time is now.
Happy Blooming!
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