Too Far To Turn Back ...

A DEEP BREATH OF LIFE by Alan Cohen
Do not let fear tempt you to return to a condition you have outgrown.  You have come too far to turn back now.  Keep moving step by step and day by day, and miracles will meet you to take you to the other side.


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The discovery of how to contain fear would be worthy of praise.  Could fear be contained in a jar on the counter or a special wallet attached to a belt or in a wall safe securing fear inside?  How different life would be with the absence of fear.

Fear is not factual, of course.  It is nothing but an emotion to be stepped through, to discover what awaits on the other side.  I knew a woman who visualized a special vacuum with an attached hose that sucked all of the fear out of her home.  The practice of using the imaginary vacuum hose calmed her spirits.  She claimed that the hose would not only remove fear, but would also eliminate disappointments, anxieties, and worries lounging in the air.   hmmmm...if Dyson only knew!

To move forward in life without being hampered by fear, build a foundation combining strengths with dreams.  Focus on desired aspects in life being both thankful and grateful even before arrival.  Recite affirmations throughout the day to balance any negativity.  Tend to the body by using some method of exercise or stretching that releases stress regularly. Support aspirations through reading, researching, and meeting with like minded people.  Be artistic using painting, photography, sketching or journaling. 

When all of these ideas are drawn together, there is very little room for fear of moving forward.  Life remains more balanced and the pathway to a fuller life unfolds, one step at a time.