Hello beautiful souls,
Let’s talk about fear. Fear is a common emotion that we as humans have. Fear comes from the thoughts you think that have turned to beliefs, so when you face your fear we are facing yourself. It is important to know fear is an illusion and is the resistance to being your authentic self. Let’s define fear to understand it and choose love over fear.
What is fear?
Fear
/fir/ noun
- an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
“he is prey to irrational fears”
verb
- be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.
“farmers fear that they will lose business”
All negative emotions can be categorized as fear. Fear is the belief that something bad is going to happen to you and even kill you. Fear is reactive and comes from the subconscious mind stored in your body’s cells. Fear and control are closely linked. Fear appears in the areas you want to control because deep down you do not trust yourself and God.
Observing and being with your body will be very important during this exercise since the emotions are stored in your body (unconscious). Your body runs on past experience so when you are doing something new it is scared, because you are stepping into the unknown. Your body is the part of you that doesn’t know you are eternal and nothing can hurt you because you are a fraction of God.
How do we move through fear so we can release the resistance and be our best selves?
Cour·age
/ˈkərij/ noun
- the ability to do something that frightens one.
“she called on all her courage to face the ordeal”- strength in the face of pain or grief.
“he fought his illness with great courage”
- strength in the face of pain or grief.
We combat fear with courage and love. In knowing that we are eternal and nothing can harm us. In this knowing we believe and know we are strong enough to face our fears because only love is real. We know from past experience that fear seems scary but it’s never as bad as we think. We choose love over fear.
What is love?
Love is a verb. Love is action. Love changes. Love is growth. Love means facing your fears to break free. It means choosing the best thing for you even if it’s going to mean a little discomfort because you know pain and pressure can only strengthen you. You can only create yourself with growth and that means facing your dark places to turn on the light with love.
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
1 John 4:7–8
When you walk with love you are walking with God. “Love is from God,” therefore when you walk with love you are walking with the Spirit God has gifted you with, your higher self in the now (I am). As a Spirit in human form you experience life through your mind, body, and soul. When one of those aspects is not in alignment because of fear it creates friction to what you truly want as a whole. So first that resistance must be removed before you can move forward.
Activity to move through fear
Set an intention for this time with yourself. An intention is a goal that you aim towards. This is usually the first thing that comes to mind- don’t over overthink it. What do you want to feel internally when moving through this practice? Some examples are love, peace, abundance, etc.
4 steps to move through fear
- Step into the space knowing You are not fearful. A part of you is fearful and you are stronger than your fear.
You as your whole self (the I AM) is not fearful. You are limitless. Your Spirit cannot die so there is nothing to be afraid of. The fear is just in your mind. Knowing this diminishes the magnitude of the fear and allows you to see that you can move through it. You are stronger than your fear.
Be with your body: Observe your body. Feel the sensations as you become aware of this. Place your hands on your heart and feel.
- Be with that part of you that is fearful. Ask her/him what they need from you?
Sit with yourself, take yourself on a walk or record a video to yourself.
a. Sit – You can have a seat on the floor or your bed and close your eyes if you feel comfortable. Place one hand on your stomach and the other on your heart and have an honest conversation with the part of you that is scared. Ask them to open up about what they are feeling.
b. Go on a walk with that part of you that is scared – Have a conversation with the part of you that is scared. Ask them why they are feeling this way.
c. Record a video to them – Ask the part of you that is scared to tell you more. Give them the floor and press record. Allow it all to flow out.
This clears the air and welcomes truth. The emotion (e-motion = energy in motion) that arises is the energy you need to direct so you feel safe to face your fears. No more avoiding.
Be with your body: Close your eyes, sit down, and take 5 deep breaths.
- Reassure the part of you that is scared that she will be ok. It will all be ok and she/he can trust you.
Hold yourself and talk to the part of you that is scared. Reassure that part of you they can trust you and speak to them from the heart. You can also document it by writing a letter as to why she/he can trust you and God.
Be with your body: Allow emotions to arise and flow with them. Do not attach to the emotions. You are not sad, angry, etc. It is just something you are moving through.
- Hug that part of you/yourself
Body: Show yourself love.
I’m so proud of you for looking at that fear! Good job, now rest.
I love you,
Jessica
