My scared little self always second guesses what I’m doing, what I’m capable of doing, and what I know.
Can you relate?
I’m tired of living the scared life. Those negative thoughts that stir around in my mind make me feel so alone. Oh how I want to live audaciously, being alive in each moment.
So, I’m learning how to step out in fear. While others might think I know what I’m doing, I sit and scratch my head thinking “I have no clue how to do this.”
This week forced me to step out and be in the moment conquering crazy thought rumbling in my head.
Scene ONE:
David of SocialBytesCC asked to do an interview. He wanted specifics of my writing, photography and new media platforms. While I know what I’ve done, my mind screams “No, I didn’t do it right. I don’t know enough to share.”
I fought the thoughts and had a lovely time with David during the interview.
You can see it by clicking here. (stop by and show David some comment love)
Scene TWO:
Amy Sullivan asked if she could interview me for a piece on her blog. I love guest posting, but when I got the questions I almost died. It was about how I wrote an eBook. Once again my crazy thoughts took over, “you can’t do this, you don’t know what you are doing.”
I fought the fight through the thoughts and shared my journey to writing my eBook Suburban Girl Meets the Streets.
You can see it by clicking here. (you’ll love Amy’s blog)
Scene THREE:
What crazy thoughts did you fight this week?
Are you ready to step in the ring and fight it out. Oh I hope so! It’s time you fight through those thoughts that hold you back, so that you can live fully alive in each moment.
Then, when the negative is released, you can make the most of the here and now.
Linking up with Lisa-Jo Baker talking about HERE.
Oh yes, the familiar fear. He seems a constant companion to be battled. At some point, we must just stand and choose not to listen and move forward anyway.
love that — at some point — may we each make that point be today in the HERE AND NOW. I surely don’t want to be standing in the same spot a year from now. Blessings!
It’s so hard to step out of our comfort zone. And it’s so easy to sit on this side and say “come on, of course you can do it!” because I know on the inside that it is very hard to make the step.
Wonderful post. Thank you for sharing!
Easy to sit on the sideline — oh so true. But easy doesn’t get us anywhere. Easy will eventually lead us to a life of complacency. Oh way we each fight through to step out today. Thanks Christy!
Oh, I am so familiar with this same fear. My words are usually “I don’t know”…..and I was recently challenged to remove that phrase from my vocabulary…from my thinking. It’s not easy…but each time it comes up, I remind myself that I might not “know” but I can certainly find out. I AM capable…I CAN do things, and even do them well. I CAN be confident in who God created me to be. For a person with not a lot of self-confidence who hides because of fear…this is a HUGE turn-around for me. Not easy, but God gives us the strength we need…right here, where we are!
I love that challenge! I think I’ll institute that in my own life. I’ll probably be amazed how many times I think that. I know it’s been a lot recently. But I’m on a mission to fight through and just carry out and learn along the way. My hubby just bought me a bracelet that says, “I CAN DO all things through Christ!” It’s a great reminder for me. Thanks for this great comment.
Get outta my head friend…ha! Seriously though I have those moments. Those moments of panic thinking I have no idea how to do this. Thankfully God takes over just when I give it up. Thanks so much for sharing! Blessings!
Girl – I love being in your head.
Fear, doubt…I battle those every day.
Should I keep blogging? Am I just wasting my time? their time? Is anyone even reading it? Should I care? What do they think of me and my crazy self? I am not computer savvy. I don’t know what I’m doing!
But for some reason, I keep on going and it’s people like you that inspire me to do so. Thanks Alene!
KEEP GOING! You are blessing many. . . . me.
Thank you for your words of encouragement to kick fear to the curb and be brave. Your words inspire. Fear and doubt are such slippery slopes in this life. I want brave and bold, knowing He has my back and that He has my front too for that matter. Visiting from FMF. Your words are wonderful. Thanks for being authentic and for sharing your gifts.
Love that – kick fear to the curb!!! I’m going to AMEN that. I’ll spend my weekend doing that — kicking those crazy thoughts to the curb. Care to join me in kickin’?
Oh, I love your closing comment: “Then, when the negative is released, you can make the most of the here and now.” How true! As with any emotion, when we’re overrun with it, overflowing, if you will, living in the here and now is so much more difficult. We’re plotting, trying to work our way around, figure something out… Our focus is off ~ off target and off Him.
Great post!!
You know you always bless my heart when you show up at my blog. Oh my I can say, so many days my focus is off HIM and all that truly matters — therefore, the crazy thoughts. I’m releasing that negative and living in the HERE. blessings sweet friend.
I’m so thankful the words I shared encouraged you. That was my heart’s intent, my friend!
I’m leaving your space, again, blessed!
I so identify with this. When I heard to step into the homeless community, I thought “I can’t do this”. But with Him, I did. Then the newspapers wanted to interview me and the Christian Radio wanted me to come on and I thought the same thing. Then there was the writing. But with Him, I did. Then I was asked to speak at different churches and guess what I thought? You got it…But with Him I did. I wish I could say it gets easier for me, but maybe it doesn’t because I am supposed to rely on Him, which I do! At least I have learned to GO, even though I get scared. Every time, the blessings have been there waiting. I’m going to go read your interview now:)
Kris – love your heart. I wish we could exchange stories and coffee. Your comment above is what I have said each step of the way along this crazy journey God has prepared for me. So thankful I decided to listen to God and GO. I could have never of thought up this cool of a journey for myself, even though I question and get scared!!!
Thank you for this word. I need to step out of my crazy negative thought pattern.
Marcy – I hear you! It’s so easy to get caught up in our own thoughts that rumble through our minds being unaware that we need some positive one to overcome. Let’s claim we are over-covers! Thanks girl.
Oh Alene. I wish I could show you a mirror that would reflect you with what I see. I don’t really know what you look like on a daily basis but the cartoon heroine with the crazy curly hair and the giant word BRAVE as her title makes me think of you ( I hope you read this as a compliment and that it makes you smile). You have grown kids and are conquering technology faster than I am and you are not complacent in your faith (my favorite trait of yours). Thank you. Thank you.
great post it really resonated with me. You’re such a wonderful writer and I love your conviction. Great post. I’m struggling with keeping my cool a midst all the chaos.