Creating and living your dreams is RISKY BUSINESS because everytime you attempt to move, shift, grow and transform into that grander version of yourself, your mind gets busy trying to scare you into staying in exactly the same position.
Have you ever experienced this?
You feel the inspiration to grow, and you start moving in the direction of your dreams and then….Fear hits!
Okay, you are not alone. This is actually a healthy sign that lets you know your mind is actively serving you.
Your mind is designed to keep you safe and secure. If you begin to move into new territories and new experiences your mind translates that to be insecure, because it is unknown. As a loving, loyal servant to you, your mind will make you afraid so that you do not move into a potentially unsafe experience.
That is great to know, but now what!?
The big question is how t0 continue moving in the direction of your dreams even when your mind is trying to scare you into staying where you are?
I saw a beautiful quote that I would like to share with you:
“Your fears are not walls, but hurdles. Courage is not the absense of fear, but the conquering of it.” -Dan Millman
Creating and living your dreams is RISKY BUSINESS because it will bring your fears forward. But, that doesn’t have to stop you.
If you are determined to create and live your dreams, then you will need a strategy for when the fear hits! I’ve designed an exercise for you to try when you feel fear set in.
This is for the brave soul…..
Living your dreams exercise for when the fear hits!
Take notice of what you are feeling and thinking. Write down on a piece of paper an exhaustive list of everything you are afraid of. (really include everything)
Once you’ve got your list of thoughts, acknowledge your mind for making you aware of these thoughts.
Recognize how your mind is doing an excellent job of trying to keep you safe. This is an important step, don’t overlook this step, really take the time to acknowledge your mind and Thank it for serving you.
Once you have fully acknowledged each and every fear thought. You are going to look at that very same list, but this time, looking at it through the eyes, and heart of your spirit. What is your spirit’s perspective on these thoughts?
For each and every thought you have listed record your spirits perspective on each one.
Now, introduce your spirits perspective to your mind and notice what happens.
Enjoy being exactly what and who you are celebrate every aspect of yourself!
As you are changing and evolving in your life:
Be kind with yourself
Be conscious
Have fun!