| |
|
Article Directory :: Self-Improvement/Motivation Articles
Do you have fears that hold you back from opportunities to grow? Dwelling in fear versus faith makes all the difference in what you are willing to do. How you choose to approach the risks and opportunities set before you will largely determine your lot in life and impact your potential for happiness.
Fear-Based Living
If a speeding car is heading straight for you, fear helps trigger you to get out of the way. Thus healthy fear protects us from imminent danger. But if our fear leads us to avoid normal traffic routes because we start to imagine that disaster is bound to strike us, we have allowed our fear to control the way we live. Fear has taken over in an unhealthy way.
It is our choice whether or not we remain miserable and bound by fear. Perhaps we do this because we imagine it is better to be stuck in a rut than to experience the pain of disappointment or the trauma of another close call. Or maybe we focus so much on what we have failed at that we decide not to take any more of those kinds of risks again. This leaves us trapped and filled with regret, the only consolation being that our situation could have been worse. Yet it is more mentally torturing to look back and think how our life could have been better and more rewarding if we had not been so hamstrung by fear.
Faith-Based Living
Living in faith, a person can ask, "What's the worst that can happen?" and then pursue the best outcome instead. When we can realistically assess possible outcomes and see when our fears are not worth fretting over, we are able to move forward more confidently.
But if faith is the opposite of fear, does that mean we should not pay any attention to fear? Faith does not mean we are blind or reckless. Knowing the occasions when fear is appropriate and when it is not is essential to wisdom. Reasonable fear can actually complement faith when our fear helps us decide against doing something foolish, immoral or unethical, because we are rightly afraid of the negative consequences. We can move forward in faith when consequences have been weighed and we believe there are good reasons to take action. People who live in faith do not let their dreams become smothered by negative thoughts; rather they keep their options open and consider the possibilities before them with an open mind.
How can you move forward in the face of fear and uncertainty? Choose to have faith and "doubt your doubts". Even if you have some setbacks, you can continue to grow and improve yourself. You see your prize ahead, but before you lies a chasm with no apparent way to cross to the other side. In the struggle between fear versus faith, are you one to let fear get the best of you and turn back? Or, like Indiana Jones did in his pursuit of the Holy Grail, will you step forward on an invisible path beneath your feet? Faith can help you see hidden possibilities as you step toward your goals and expand your horizons.
Richard van Beek invites you to visit his Healthy Chocolate website for one of the most exciting opportunities you will ever find. People from all walks of life are entering my Healthy Chocolate Business. Please click here now to learn more.
 EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here
More articles by Richard van Beek
|
Free Report!
Ten Essential Secrets Of Article Marketing ... Grab Your Free
Copy Now:
Need Content?
Regular Top Quality Content for your Blog, Ezine or Website ...
Delivered Direct,
For Free!
Click For Details
Arts & Entertainment
Automotive
Business - General
Computers & Technology
Finance & Investment
Food & Drink
Health & Fitness
Home & Family
Internet Marketing/Online Business
Legal
Pets & Animals
Politics & Government
Reference & Education
Religion & Faith
Self-Improvement/Motivation
Social
Sports & Recreation
Travel & Leisure
Writing & Speaking
|
More self-improvement articles: - The 7 Myths of Life Purpose: What You Must Know to Align With Your Purpose (Roger Kenneth Marsh)
Once you've found your passions, you've got to get your life pulling for them. Say no to old patterns & behaviors no longer part of the new you & say YES to those that are! This doesn't happen overnight. However, done consciously, it can happen relatively quickly. To help you align your life with your purpose/passions I'll dispel for you 7 of the most commonly believed MYTHS that can hold you back from fully realizing who you are. - Crystals - Crystal Healing For Integrating Body Mind And Spirit (Terrie Marie)
One of the ways in which to re-align your energy is using crystals and minerals integrating all of your energy bodies, Aura and the Ethereal energy field. Choose crystals and minerals which resonate with you. As a reminder it is essential to cleanse all crystals and minerals before you begin any energy healing session. - Are You a Creative Winner? 5 Delightful Qualities to Cultivate (Ellene Breedlove Davis)
"You are a creative winner!" Learn how to realize your potential with 5 delightful qualities to cultivate, along with some very special tips. - Seeking Fulfillment By Having A Job (Michael Griffiths)
How often do we hear of people who feel empty because their pockets are empty? With the ongoing worldwide recession, thousands of people are struggling through this situation. No matter how much we deny it, it is extremely difficult to move around when you don't have money - because you will have no means to buy the basics - food, clothing and shelter. - Pay Attention (Susan Russo)
Whatever you pay attention to will multiply. If you are focused on your problems and what makes you feel bad, be ready for more. And, if you look for the good things in life, the more you'll find. - Living in the Past, Present or Future - Which Do You Choose? (Kyre Adept)
You can only make great choices when you are in the Now. Dr. Kyre Adept, human programmer, gives tips on how to improve your bio-energy system and create your rich, delicious life! - Spiritual Expansion - What Are Spiritual Truths And Spiritual Agreements (Terrie Marie)
A Spiritual Truth is that which resonates within your heart center, the very core of your inner essence. It can be a sense of "not fitting" a feeling which can at times seem a bit overwhelming. An agreement is a form of contract that you chose to abide by during your experience in this realm as a physical being. There are countless factors, choices, decisions which create the tapestry of your in physical form.
We Automatically Distribute Articles
To Thousands Of Publishers And Web Sites:
Submit Article
All content is viewed and used by you at your own risk and we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information. The views expressed are those of the individual contributing authors and not necessarily those of this web site, or its owner, Takanomi Limited.
|
|
