I’m Afraid
by Bert Oliva
How much of your life is spent in fear? Fear of disappointing others? Fear of being disappointed? Fear of not being good enough? Fear of missing out? The list goes on…
Our society seems to stress what we’re missing. Just look at TV commercials and you will see what I mean. You always have to look for the next big thing. The next new adventure. Now is never good enough. You are never good enough. You have to be thinner, happier, smarter. No wonder we all feel anxious and fearful.
Stop worrying about what others think of you. Stop thinking you may disappoint people. Stop. These negative thoughts become self-fulfilling. If we just stop putting ourselves in these negative states, then we will stop attracting the negative and there is no reason to live in fear.
Hate to break it to you—you are not perfect. None of us are. Accept yourself as you are. Make steps to change what you do not like, but do not beat yourself up over your imperfections. That is some of the most unproductive behavior you can participate in.
What do you have to be scared of? Anything may happen, but allowing ourselves to be paralyzed and driven by fear only leads to half-lived lives and resentment.
Stop living in fear and live in gratitude instead. You woke up this morning. You are alive and have another day to live, laugh, and make positive steps toward your goals.
Live Life,
Bert Oliva
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