In my life I have felt every emotion possible. I have felt happy at times, extremely angry, and even depressed as I am sure everyone has at some point or another. One of the emotions that I had a difficult time with when I was younger was fear. We all have fears and I often tell people to be fearless, but in my mind that doesn't mean you should never have any fear.
Fear can be driven by the unknown or knowing exactly what is going to come. Some people fear the dark, others fear being alone and no one can ever say they have never been afraid. The thing that has always brought fear in my life is the future. Where will I be in twenty years? Forty years?
I like being in control of what happens to me, but when it comes to the future I feel as though my control is limited until I am living in that day. I feel like it is pointless to worry about tomorrow because today is the day I am living and tomorrow will have it's own problems. I said that in an earlier post and I stand by that, but it is difficult to live by and today I want to tell you how having a fear can make your life better.
As I already said the thing that I usually fear most is where I will be in the next twenty years. Instead of letting that fear cause me to miss out on the things I can enjoy today, I can focus on how today will change my future. The fear I have of my uncertain future is what is driving me to work harder and become a better person today. Instead of it holding me back I am allowing this fear to launch me in the right direction.
Fear is not a bad thing, it is what you do with it that makes the difference. Just like any other emotion, you should channel it to your own advantage. When people become angry they can use it to push harder next time or they can let it hold them hostage. Any emotion you experience can make you a stronger person. So next time you feel afraid or uncertain, use it as your driving force to make the best of yourself. If it is the future that you fear most, let it drive you to become the best version of yourself today so that your future is bright!
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