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Greetings!
The winter storm Nemo has given us two days of respite. While the cold winds blew and the snow piled up outside, we warmed our spirits by the fire, reading and writing. One product is this issue of The View.
In our work we have found many folks who are hobbled by their fears. Certainly some fears are well founded and serve to warn us appropriately of threats or dangers. On the other hand, some of our fears are detrimental, perhaps leading to anger and violence or to withdrawal. Too many of our clients fear to let the light of their gifts shine.
At the Edge below suggests three ways to lean into your fears and break them down into manageable pieces. We hope you enjoy.
Bob and Peggy
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At the Edge: Facing Our Fears
Bob MacArthur
I stood at the edge of the pool. Someone tied my hands loosely behind my back and then tethered my feet the same way. I tried to remember what I had been taught. I gulped deeply several times, taking in air and courage, and then I jumped.
The final exam in drown proofing is one of the more dramatic tests of mind over matter. Success has little to do with swimming. It has to do with looking your fear in the face, remembering some basic facts and applying them.
Choose a fear
Before going further, let me ask you to name one of your own fears. Having it in mind will help you put more meat on the bones of this article.
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