I can answer this one quickly, boldly, and honestly. I would walk away from FEAR. I’ve had enough of it!
I have stretched myself this past month. I’ve stepped out with fearful shaky knees. I’ve taken “baby” risks, but nearly not enough. And today I realize I’m still plagued and stopped in my tracks with fear.
Fear of the unknown. Fear of being rejected. Fear of myself. Fear of what you’ll think. FEAR!
I want to be brave and make a difference. I want to take a huge step. I want to live life with abandoned passion. But then there’s the FEAR that creeps in.
I’ve pushed some barriers this month as I’ve stepped out to contact others I don’t know for ebook promotions, I’ve laid my heart out there, I’ve listened to people on the streets, I’ve shared my story and I’ve challenged you to do the same. As you email and share your comments here with accolades of “I want to be like you” or “I could never . . . “, I find myself whispering “no you don’t – I’m oozing with the spirit of fear.”
Wouldn’t you just know it? Confirmation came when I received this amazing post “I’ve been living scared” by Kendra Kinnison in my email this morning.
What do you need to say good-bye to?
I also live with fear. Fear of change, of the unknown, of not doing it right. I’m learning to live more in the moment, embrace change, trust that the future will be ok. It’s not an easy process, but I know that living fearfully isn’t living. I wish you comfort, strength and faith in the face of fear. Great post today. :)
I’m trying to live in the moment as well. I wrote yesterday about just being too busy to not truly see those opportunities to fill a need. I must be able to see in the moment.
I am so inspired by your courage! I’m so looking forward to reading your book later today.
Your honesty is refreshing and on your way to your victory you bring so much encouragement! I love your heart <3
Blessings to you :)
Totally can’t wait for your feedback on the eBook. Your thoughts would be appreciated! Have an awesome weekend.
Thank you so much for your post, Alene! I need to say good bye to worry…which is pretty much the best friend of fear. I am leaving your post feeling encouraged and inspired to continue to allow myself to let go of mind-gripping worry and fear.
Yes, yes – worry is very much akin to fear. Worry is about making up fears, seeing things not even there. I too could say good-bye to a little worry that lingers within me. Thanks for the reminder.
My great-grandma used to tell me that fear is merely a distraction. A distraction from being your best self. That it is the biggest weapon used by the enemy.
Now, I was probably 10 at the time she started telling me this. and I didn’t understand what she was talking about. but today…I heed her words. And strive to beat the enemy at his silly little game.
And YOU, miss Alene. Look what God can do through you! it’s no wonder you have to face fear on a daily basis. because when you overcome, look what God can do through you!
And this: I want to live life with abandoned passion.
I just had to write down. thank you. yes. I want that, too.
sorry for the novel. I just love sharing my heart with you!
Nikki – love your great-grandma’s saying. Fear is a distraction. Sometimes it’s even a made up illusion which becomes a huge distraction. Let’s be fearless together living with abandoned passion! I can just see it girl!
Fear, who wouldn’t want to walk away from fear. But we create it ourseves? Don’t we?
It’s never easy …
Thank you for bringing me me here. I have a lot of good reading to do here I think :-)
Wishing you the best of weekends!
Thanks, Eva! Hope you enjoy the reads. Love to know about your favorites!
Oh my word… I love this.
And I love you.
I see you as this fearless and incredibly strong woman, who admits that sometimes you don’t know what to do and you just show up… but I have never seen the fear.
Thank you, sweet friend, for opening up, being vulnerable, open and honest.
You have blessed my socks off.
*hugs*
You’re words are so encouraging this evening. I’m going to get you a post next week. It’s just been a little wild this week – crazy has come to the household. LOL
Fear-something the Lord wants me not to have. Fear-something I battle every day. I want to say good-bye as well!
Fear gets me too Alene. I have to remind myself from time to time, that He is in charge…
Thanks for sharing! I also struggle with fear and it’s encouraging to have the attitude of goodbye. God has so much more for us!
Love this post Alene.
What do I need to say good-bye to?
The first word that came to mind is cynicism. It’s interesting because I think of myself as pretty positive but the cynicism comes probably from upbringing and an expectation that is set far too high and a spirit that’s lacking grace. God can and will fill all those cracks. He already is!
Cynicism is a great one to say good-bye too. Glad you are in the process. Great to have you visit today!
oh, Alene. i love this. your. heart. is. beautiful. thank you for being brave enough to just say flat out, that you are scared. because the rest of us who are scared need to know we are not alone. i will be more than happy to post your ebook on my blog! thanks for offering such a gift! thank you for all the times you have visited me and your words over there. blessings.
Maybe we could be a community of a bunch of scaredy-cats? Just joking – not much would get done. It’s the fighting through the fear I’m trying to conquer as I realize that most of the fear is made up in my mind. Crazy! I would love you to post about the book friend. You bless me!
I would say goodbye to resentment. It’s the thing keeping me from being completely FREE.
Nice to be over at your blog too Alene!
Yes indeed, co-incidentally we shared the same topic of fear, though mine was more based on fear of failure :)
I think there is so much we could talk about fear and the list is ever so endless as well. While it’s natural for most of us to have our kind of fears, most of them are actually baseless or come up due to our own insecurities.
This is something we ourselves have to learn to overcome and always remember that by doing so we become wiser and stronger within.
Thanks for sharing. :)
Currently, I need to say goodbye to resentment. There’s a lot of junk I need to let go of.
Stopping by through SITS Girls!
Wow. The striking parallels of our lives can be downright eerie sometimes.
For me, it is a battle every day to not settle in the comfort zone and tune out the world around me. I believe there’s a journey I’ve been called to take, but first, God is asking me to clear the path. That often means teaching others to do what I do and continuing to learn new skills. I’ve found there to be much more resistance to that than I expected, but I’m not backing down.
You absolutely inspire me, and I can’t help but shake the feeling that the westside campus is becoming a thriving oasis in a thirsty world. I’m thrilled to be a part of it.