Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Apr/May 2018 Aspire Magazine Full Issue | Page 48
5 Ways to Break Free
FROM FEAR
BY KELLY MISHELL
F
ear is one of the most primal human
emotions. When was the last time you
experienced the feeling of fear? What were
you fearful about? Perhaps it was a car
that came dangerously close to you on
the freeway, maybe it was anticipating a
presentation you had to give at work. Or,
possibly it was fear of looking deeper inside
yourself because of what might be revealed.
All of these things can produce the fight
or flight response inside of us. These
experiences are tied to feeling vulnerable
and potentially unsafe. But, while some fears
are present to protect us from legitimate
harm, other fears are perceived, produced
solely from our thoughts and have no real
basis in truth.
The dictionary defines fear as “a distressing
emotion aroused by impending danger, evil,
pain, etc. whether the threat is real or imagined.”
As human beings, it is our purpose to grow
and expand throughout our lives. The illusion
of fear can stand in the way of your happiness
& your growth. When you live with self-doubt
and negative self-talk, it manifests in imagined
perils that keep you from those experiences
that will foster your advancement.
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