“’Come to the edge,’ He said.
They said, ‘We are afraid.’
‘Come to the edge,’ He said.
They came. He pushed them…
and they flew.” – Guillaume Appollinaire
Fear. The distressing emotion associated with real or imagined feelings of dread or apprehension. We have all felt that powerful emotion and often become paralyzed in its grasp. The strong hold of fear often prevents us from moving forward; moving in the direction our goals and away from impending danger. We can become immobilized by its power if we aren’t aware of our innate ability to overcome it. Fear often prevents us from realizing our own inner strength and wealth.
Where do you think the most wealth in the world is found? In banks? In art museums? In the world’s biggest cities? Nope, none of these. The place where the overwhelming wealth of the world is located is graveyards. Generations of would-be entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, writers, and so many others that did not fulfill their dreams lie buried there along with their possibilities. They took their ideas, wishes, and opportunities with them, never sharing them with the world or developing their own true wealth. Why? For the most part…fear.
Fear of rejection, misunderstanding, criticism, and other’s opinions prevented them from sharing their inner wealth with the world. The world is a poorer place because they let their imagined fears get the best of them. Don’t let fear control you. Embrace its energy and intensity to compel you to greater heights. Learn to be uncomfortable and experience its power. Repeated exposure to the things you fear will deplete its grip over you.
Do not let your dreams and wishes die with you because of imagined fears; don’t let others rob you and the world of your inner wealth. Take inventory of your fears, embrace them, go to the edge, and jump. Don’t be afraid. Take charge and overcome your fears. Your wings will allow you to fly; they just need to be spread and used.
Lawyair On The Run 