There are three types of fear
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There are three distinct experiences of fear. One is
when there's actually danger and your intuition is a
warning. "Don't go there. Don't do this. This isn't
right." Respect that feeling completely and act on it.
The second is when there's something that is not
actually dangerous, but it's a challenge on the
emotional level. Your inner child is frightened of it.
Pause long enough to comfort the frightened child,
see what's needed, and make sure that you are
going to take care of yourself. Then, when your child
feels ready, you can move into it. The third is when
you know you're ready to do something, but it's
definitely a challenge. The fear is a temporary
reaction you body and psyche feel to the excitement
of moving into a new level of aliveness. Recognize the
fear as the flip side of excitement and ride it through.
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I am learning
to respect and honor my fear.
Then I decide what action
to take.
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Awakening
A Daily Guide to Conscious Living
by © Shakti Gawain