Posts Tagged ‘overcoming fear’
Fearing Fear
The only thing we have to fear…is fear itself. Those words from President Franklin D. Roosevelt ring as true today as they did in his inaugural address.
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The Reality of Fear
I was at mile marker ninety-something, somewhere between Key Largo and Islamorada, on US One. Traffic was slowing up. On the next big bend it became obvious why.
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Facing Your Fears…
I remember the first time I went to Croatia. The civil war was still going on and I had some fear about visiting, but went anyway. And was so glad I did. What wonderful people and a beautiful place.
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Embracing Fear
Fear fascinates me. It let’s me know when I need to expand my knowledge, dig deeper in a subject, or overcome a limiting belief. I’ve found that the more you find out about something, the less you fear it.
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Fear That Stops You
Fear. Even the word sounds bad. And the thing itself can be crippling. But fear is not necessarily a bad thing…
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When You’re Paralyzed by Fear…
In yesterday’s post we said that most fear is unwarranted and often fear can be good for us. But what about when it paralyzes you from taking action?
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Overcoming the Fear of Fear
Have you ever noticed that the fear of an event is often worse than the actual event? In the past, I’ve dreaded going to the dentist for about three weeks before the appointment. That’s because I had a horrendous dentist when I was a kid.
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Do You Have Fear or Power?
Sorry I’ve been slacking off on the postings. I was doing a program in Rome, went on to Germany, and now I’m back downunder in Sydney. Last post I asked you if we’re supposed to fear God, and if it serves us to do so. We also looked at the definition of fear, if it was meant to mean alarm of danger, or reverence.
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