Our Doubts Are Traitors, Revisited ........1/23/13

     Good evening everyone,

Whew!  Was I tired tonight.  I laid down to rest upon returning home from work and slept for four hours.  The work I do, I love, but it can
tucker me out.  Tomorrow will be busy, too.  I'm seeing five clients.

       I found this laying around in the attic of this cozy inn.  I'm bumping it up.   Let me know what you think.  

Here it is:
                                                                   8/11/11
      I hope you are enjoying your day.  If not, you are at the right place.  Having an Attitude of Gratitude helps us.  It's a perspective that moves us forward.  For more information about that, read here.  It's best seeing what can be done and bask in the blessings we enjoy, than living with regret and fear.  

       Fear is a form of self-sabotage.  Here are some thoughts about this subject.  May they help us face our fears and master them. 

Part of my growth has involved reversing some old ways of thinking.  It had been my habit of avoiding painful feelings and situations, to play it safe and keep away from risk.  But life involves one risk after another, and pain is unavoidable.  Life is learning to accept what is.

Instead of running away, I'm learning to look at the source of my distress.  As a result, I find that pain passes much more quickly, and what I gain is freedom from fear.  I can learn to take an honest look at myself and my situation.  I can reach out to a supportive friend, God, prayer, and meet with others who care to help me to find the courage to deal with fear, pain, and risk. 

When I was avoiding taking risks, fear was always with me, just over my shoulder. Now I go through it and come out the other side, often unscathed. I no longer have to keep a constant watch for dangers.   Instead, I can occupy myself with living.

Wonderful things can happen today because I welcome the thrill of participating in my own life.

'Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.  Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.'     Helen Keller

"Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."    William Shakespeare, "Measure for Measure", Act 1 scene 4

        These last words by Will were spoken four hundred and nine years ago.  They ring true today.  I see progress when placing principles above not only my personality, but fears. 

         I accomplish this by not taking it one day at a time, but by living life in fifteen minutes increments.  I place one foot in front of the other, doing what's necessary, while seeking God's will.  I rely on His power which allows me to carry it out.  Next, I B-R-E-A-T-H-E !  I do the same with the next fifteen minutes, the next, and the next.

          It helps having others who provide support.  Serenity is mine. I no longer make decisions or take action alone.  I'm in braided relationships with wise, emotionally healthy and discerning others who have my back. 

          On the airplane of life, my dear ones rouse me forward, as I step off and take the plunge, doing the next right thing, no matter how scarey it is.  My Balcony People remind me I have my Higher Power with me, with the parachute of principles holding me afloat, as I soar towards my goals.

 How About You? 
What is a challenge you are facing? 

        For me, it's currently developing my business, taking it to the next level. I want to do this while maintaining balance in my life. It's important to not only work, but to enjoy the Great Big Life God has for me. 

        May your day be bold and fearless.  I'm here for you,