Letting Go of Fear

We often seem to attract what we fear the most. For instance, we seem to dread rejection and abandonment. And yet the more we cling to someone, the more this person backs away from us. It's almost an instinctive reaction, whereas when we feel relaxed and confident, we seem to draw people to us automatically.

By letting go of fear, we can change the destructive patterns that have dominated our lives up to now. We can focus on what we want instead of what we don't want. We can concentrate on our dream without worrying about the outcome, the end result.

Example:
- I have been on my own for so long. Am I finally going to find someone?
- I recently started seeing someone regularly. Is this relationship going to work out? Or is it going to be another flop?

These are questions full of anxiety and uncertainty. But as we replace fear with trust, we can soothe our inner turmoil and take things as they come. Whatever happens, happens. Each event is a learning opportunity. As we concentrate more and more on our goal, while letting go of inner resistance, we will make room for the glorious experience that's waiting for us.

Shirt painting by Kls. Woot: "Inspired by Nina Simone's Feeling Good."