Ask anyone who is afraid of losing something how easy it is to let go of those fears. For many of us, it feels impossible. Sometimes it feels like those fears we have are etched into our soul and part of who we are. But are they really?
Eighty percent of our choices are based on fear. Often times we don’t really choose what we want – we choose what we think is the safest. We also confuse fear with danger. It is in our nature that we choose safety. Years ago, our survival depended on it. But that was because there were real dangers. Fear on the other hand is an emotion – and a choice.
But I think for me, one of the things that allowed me to finally let go of making decisions out of fear was honestly asking myself, “Okay, so if the worst possible thing happens, what is really going to happen?”
And then I would game plan it. And then I realized that even if the situation is horrible, I will be okay and make the most of it.
The emotion of fear makes us feel uncertain. And for the most part, we don’t like uncertainty. But here’s the thing. We have the ability to make uncertainty work for us, rather than against us. And it all begins with the mindset of being open to everything and attached to nothing.
What does that really mean? It starts with you and your own beliefs in your ability to be okay no matter what happens. It’s confidence that the Universe is unfolding as it should and that each situation that you are faced with is an opportunity to grow from. Therefore, it is actually a benefit to you to be open to everything and not attach yourself to anything. Look at events happening as things that are happen for you, rather than to you.
What are you afraid of losing? What will really happen to you if you lose it?
