Fear is an amazing force that can paralyze an individual,cause expression of anger, defensiveness, depression,tears,and freezing one into complete isolation.

I could spend paragraphs on the roots of fear;however, this would defeat the purpose of this blog. Psychologists and therapists are supposed to be proficient at identifying causes. The challenge is moving forward,recognizing and implementing change.

When one feels hurt, threatened, or attacked, fear is frequently translated into an expression of anger or immobilization. For myself, I needed a goal, a focus to change my behavior. The last thing I wanted to do was hurt a loved one. That is enough motivation for me to express my fear and not translate it into anger. I will not be on top of my game plan one hundred percent, but progress has been clearly made over the years. Others may need to find their own motivation to move through their fear. One could be stuck in a dying relationship, fear of competition, fear of expressing love, or fear of commitment.

Fear can freeze an athlete at the plate, striking out when the pressure is on. It can be a paralyzing force stopping individuals from moving forward. To overcome ONE MUST CONFRONT THEIR FEAR HEAD ON. Acknowledge it and risk. Expect failure, failure is an awesome experience. That is how one learns. Many times we fail, inducing fear and then the cycle continues, giving a false reaffirmation that we should not try. God only know I have failed many times and will continue to make errors. I am thankful I have support from a loved one that points these errors out to me. Strength is a process, that comes with growth and new experiences. Keep you eye on the horizon, and your face into the wind. Enjoy the success and learn from the failures. DO NOT BE AFRAID OF FEAR, IT IS YOUR MOTIVATOR.