Fear is an emotion that can paralyze us. We get scared about what we imagine might happen. 99% of what we fear never actually happens. Yet those odds don’t stop us from worrying about it. Additionally, 80% of the choices we make are based on fear, not what we actually want. Some neuroscientists say that because humans can learn, think, and create fear in our own minds, we are the most fearful species.
Think about it like this. Worry is fueled by fear. And spending time worrying about something you cannot control is like making payments on a debt you will never owe. Would you make payments to a bank or someone every month for a debt you may never even owe? Of course you wouldn’t. So why allow your mind to be controlled by a worry that has a 1% chance of happening?
I think for many of us, continuing to worry or indulge in our fears protects our egos. It is in our nature to try to protect ourselves from anything outside the status quo. It is safer there. This is why we prefer to stay in our comfort zones. It’s such a lovely place, but nothing ever grows there. But remember, fear doesn’t stop death, it stops life.
Choose courage over comfort. Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid; courage means you don’t let fear stop you. Ask yourself, what fears are you living? What dreams do you want to start living?
