Facing Fear to Make Your Dreams Come True

By: Jane Powell - Meditations for Women

Imagine that there's a gift in your life, one that's so obvious that every time it shows up it's a direct sign that you're on the right path to getting what you want.

Believe it or not fear can be this gift, and this is how it works.

You can learn whether you're on the right path to where you want to be by facing fear and acknowledging it as a landmark for change. That's the gift. If you were not moving away from your current identity, if you were not seeking to change your life, you would not be experiencing fear.

Some people fear change, some people resist change, and some people claim to thrive on it. Human beings seem devoted to consistency as a way of life. Yet the only constant is change.

Because we think of "change" as filled with murky unknowns, the ultimate fear may feel like death. What's really happening is the old you is dying away, and you're allowing yourself to be transformed.

Empower Yourself Out of Fear

Fear can be seen as a healthy and natural mechanism, a sign of vitality. On the other hand, unless you learn to use fear as empowerment, it will stop you in your tracks.

There are two kinds of fear, one that protects you from danger and one that restricts you. When fear keeps you out of dark alleys at two o'clock in the morning, obviously you want to listen to your inner voice. On the other hand, fear of change, fear of moving closer to a dream, or fear of something that you've always wanted, limits you.

Suppose you always wanted a little country home. You've dreamed about the rooms, the yard, the picket fence. One day you find your dream home and you think, "Omigod, now what?" The thoughts that fly through your mind create fear, and you invent stories to justify why you're afraid.

"I just can't give up my friends and move away."
"I'll never sell my house."
"It's too small or too large for me."
"The commute will be too far."
"No one will visit me out there."
"It was only a dream anyway."

Take a fresh look at your dreams and ask this one question.

Start by closing your eyes and reconnecting with your dream. Using the dream house as an example, assume there are no limiting circumstances, and ask, "Is this the house of my dreams?" If your gut answer is "No," you can let it go. If the answer is "Yes," then allow yourself to go for it!

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About the Author - Marcia is a nationally recognized life-dream expert who helps ordinary people, Fortune 500 companies and big-time celebrities (like Oprah) harness the life-changing potential of their deepest desires. Click here to visit her website. Marcia has a very inspiring free audio ebook that gives you strategies for overcoming fear and committing to your dreams. If you're looking for something more comprehensive, she also offers an incredibly inexpensive life coaching program designed to help you get what you want. It's not often you get direct access to experts like Marcia.

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