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fear
Imagine we are a flag, and the wind is life’s experiences. When life is calm, we reflect stillness—relaxed, grounded, and collected. But when life gets hectic, we flap wildly in reaction to the windstorm of challenges. In those moments, we feel unsure, stressed, and out of control.
Someone shared with me, that if you want to be helpful, be interested rather than trying to be interesting. Instead of impressing people, be present with them. When we want to reach out to see if someone needs a lift or a save, loose the charm and lead from your heart. Instantly, our contact becomes real, not predictable and superficial. Depending on the recipient, meaningful connections will either repel some or be a refreshing and welcomed alternative. Polite small talk has it’s place, however, be aware of signals that indicate a greater need.
… Acknowledging our fears allows us to identify decisions that are unwise, and to notice choices that come from irrational fears of failure. Luckily, we often get to learn from our poor choices and then chose again with greater wisdom.
