| Fear of the Future |
Though much human fear is based on uncertainty, foreknowledge does not always ease the mind. It is often when our futures look brightest that our resolve crumbles and we veer off course. We can recognize that success is on the horizon, but we cannot discern how it will impact our lives. Because success can affect us in complex and unpredictable ways, taking us out of the status quo and pushing us into new circumstances that test our limits, the mere idea of attaining the life of our dreams can shake us to the core. Fear of the future is often closely intermingled with the fear that growing into your own potential will both change you irrevocably and force you to face situations for which you aren't ready. It is normal to unconsciously project ahead into the future and see success as a great weight bearing down on you. It is important to remember, however, that all the life changes the future will bring will be implemented into your life slowly and gradually.
Â
When we visualize the future, we tend to focus on outcomes rather than the steps we will take to reach those conclusions. Thus, we may forget that growth is progressive. Your soul longs to fulfill its purpose -- a purpose you agreed to in the timelessness in which you existed before your birth. Because of this, neither you nor the universe will set any circumstance before you that you are not capable of handling. Fear of the future can paralyze you, preventing you from living in the moment and from working toward your goals in a mindful manner. The key to conquering this fear lies in awareness. When you can identify the irrational thoughts that frighten you, you can replace them with logical, self-affirming ideas. If you are afraid that you won't be satisfied when you accomplish a certain goal, remember that no one achievement represents an end in and of itself. And if you fear recognition or feel unworthy, consider that even now you are deserving of praise.
Â
Should fear of the future strike you as you strive to create, to excel, to grow, and to evolve, assert your courage. Assume that your fear is based on a false assumption and quell it with facts. Try to disregard past patterns and focus on the present by stilling the inner voice that comments critically on all you do. Tell yourself that the inevitability of your success is based not on luck or a universal mistake but on your already established talents, drive, imagination, and inner strength. Each time you overcome your fear of the future, you chip away at its very foundations. Eventually, you will clear a gap through which you can gaze upon the future with unhindered optimism.
| DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sara Wiseman Everyone has experienced different emotional wounds, whether recently or in the distant past. But if these pangs go unaddressed, they can impact our ability to be present and appreciative of what's right in front of us. In this enlightening 7-day course, spiritual teacher Sara Wiseman will guide you to find inner peace, profound growth, and healing. With mindfulness techniques and restorative self-care practices, you'll learn how to identify the root of the pain and undo any harm it is causing you. And, you will use powerful affirmations and reflections to help you transform your mindset and uncover the wisdom from all of this. By the end, you'll emerge fully liberated and with a lasting sense of closure to reclaim your life going forward.
Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. No-Squat Booty Workout
2. Heal Your Past, Heal Your Life
3. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle
4. No Sit-Up Abs Workout
5. Sacred Beekeeping Secrets
6. Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days
7. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days
8. Fit and Fierce Over 40
9. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self
10. Yoga for Empaths
New Courses • 4 Minute Metabolism Booster
• Holistic Habits for Lasting Weight Loss
• Eliminating Those Obsessive, Negative Thoughts
• Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
> More Courses |
| | | |
| | |
© 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved
No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. |
|
|
Subscribed as c8b3bc361a[at]newslettercollector.com (1067693) [1]
