Today I did something that terrifies me like nothing else. It wasn’t the first time either, so I knew exactly what I was getting into, and it made it all the more terrifying. There is something about fear that is crippling, and at the same time, I know when I face my fears, I get the most intense thoughts.
Fear prevents action.
Lack of action = a lack of control.
A lack of control = the inability to determine your destiny.
Therefore, when fear cripples our actions, we are no longer control our own destiny and are as dead leaves blowing in the wind.
The strength from overcoming is always better than the weakness from giving in.
I cannot live my life being terrified of something and I would much rather die trying to overcome such an intense fear, than live knowing it got the best of me.
A love of comfort is the beginning of fear.
This hesitation you are feeling isn’t about money, time or even death. Its about some little switch in your brain that is telling you to be afraid.
I’m really proud of myself because I almost backed out of it and then I stopped and took the time to talk myself through it. I have every intention to rid my system of this fear once and for all, so I would imagine that you will see more specific information on this shortly. I am sure some of you can guess what it is if you know me personally, and no, it isn’t eating mushrooms (that isn’t fear! Its just nastiness!) ☺
I will say this, I have never felt more alive when I was terrified out of my freaking mind and still pulled it off. Dang…that feels good!
Today I did something that terrifies me like nothing else. It wasn’t the first time either, so I knew exactly what I was getting into, and it made it all the more terrifying. There is something about fear that is crippling, and at the same time, I know when I face my fears, I get the most intense thoughts.
Fear prevents action.
Lack of action = a lack of control.
A lack of control = the inability to determine your destiny.
Therefore, when fear cripples our actions, we are no longer control our own destiny and are as dead leaves blowing in the wind.
The strength from overcoming is always better than the weakness from giving in.
I cannot live my life being terrified of something and I would much rather die trying to overcome such an intense fear, than live knowing it got the best of me.
A love of comfort is the beginning of fear.
This hesitation you are feeling isn’t about money, time or even death. Its about some little switch in your brain that is telling you to be afraid.
I’m really proud of myself because I almost backed out of it and then I stopped and took the time to talk myself through it. I have every intention to rid my system of this fear once and for all, so I would imagine that you will see more specific information on this shortly. I am sure some of you can guess what it is if you know me personally, and no, it isn’t eating mushrooms (that isn’t fear! Its just nastiness!) ☺
I will say this, I have never felt more alive when I was terrified out of my freaking mind and still pulled it off. Dang…that feels good!
Very nice…so what was it that you did, if you don’t mind me asking?
Michael Andrews- photographer/philosopher.
Intentionally facing your fears to conquer them says a lot about you. Learning to overcome your weakness is not an easy task. I commend you.
Walk tall in the face of fear Micheal!!! You can do it!!!!
ill have some nice pics and video once this is all under control. 😉
Hi Michael, keeping up with your bloggs but finally commenting, This really hits home with me, I get so much out of your bloggs, always recommending people to your site. What was the fear that you were overcoming? Havn’t seen it posted on here yet. So much admiration for you! Alot of great advice and knowledge that you give on here and I take it to heart, It has alot of value to me, enought that I share it with my wife and kids and apply it where applicable. Thanks michael! When I lose my weight, I am starting a weight loss plan August 1, 2008, gotta lose 100lbs. when I get there I will face my greatest fear of heights and go skydiving with my brother who is doing the weight loss along with me… oooh yeah!!! 🙂
Thank you for posting Frank and everyone else. I will have some very detailed and cool information (think VIDEO and PICS) shortly. In the mean time, practice, practice, practice…. 🙂