If you are anything like me, I bet there have been times when you wished you had a Genie who would grant you three amazing wishes or more. I bet you’ve longed for the magical pill that would make everything all right. I even bet that you wish you could snap your fingers and create the life you dream of. How do I know, because I’ve wished for all those things several times in my life and became frustrated and dismayed when they did not show up. I’ve even begged God to please fix it, make it better, show me the way and or give me a sign. My wishes were granted but not in ways that I expected and often the answers or wishes were disguised in turmoil, darkness and or despair. I soon realized that the blessing was in the mess and the clarity emerged from chaos. Are you still waiting on a sign, an “aha” moment and or a gold-lantern to land in your lap? You may get the sign and if you are aware you’ll experience “aha” moments but unfortunately the genie bottle or gold-lantern is not coming any time soon. This I am certain of yet there is something magical about to happen in your life if you are willing to face and conquer your fears…
Is fear sucking the life out of you and stealing your dreams? You just might be living in fear if you are stressed, confused, frustrated, doubtful, worrying, angry and procrastinating in your life. That can all end when you are ready to get out of your self-created misery and stop wallowing in self-pity and fearfulness. Fear is a future state of mind and emotion. That’s right it hasn’t happened yet. When you master the Art of Fear Free Living you learn how to embrace and maximize the power of NOW. You cannot create in chaos, you cannot vividly dream in mental conflict, you can not manifest in a fearful mindset. Mastering the Art of Fear Free Living gives you the power to believe it, dream it, create it and live it–your dream life! Facing your fears is all about seeking, discovering, embracing and living your truth.
Once you clear out the fogginess of the fear of the truth the path to who we are to become is opened. The chapters’ once lingering open can be closed. The heaviness of the unknowing is lifted. In seeking, discovering and knowing the truth we are set free! Although we may experience some pain or discomfort in seeking the truth, once it’s revealed to us we can let go, embrace our reality and know that simply in seeking the truth we are brave. Living fearlessly is a way of life that allows you to live free, liberated and with more joy and peace. Here’s 10 Ways to Be More Fearless.
- Make a list of the things you need to forgive yourself for and one by one release the shame, guilt and regret.
- Identify the people in your life you need to forgive. Choose to do the work within your heart to forgive them.
- Start a courage journal and write down all the things you want to do and find creative ways to make them happen.
- Decide what risks you can take now to be more courageous.
- Remember the moments when you were wise and strong and how you were able to create success in those moments.
- Make a list of the values and standards you want to live by and start living by them.
- Think about all the things you do that you do not like or want to do and create your “not to do” list. Once the list is complete be brave and just stop doing them.
- Use your fears to drive you towards your passion and purpose.
- When you become aware of fear remember the awareness of fear is a signal that something in your life is missing.
- See the see the significance of feeding your soul as you do in feeding your body. Determine how you will feed your soul everyday.
The magic you desire to happen in your life is waiting to twinkle and shine in your life. You are the Genie you’ve been waiting for, summon her. Put your hand over your heart, trust yourself and let the magical journey of courage begin. Your SHero is waiting and ready to grant you the desires of your heart.
Catrice M. Jackson, International Empowerment Speaker, Fear-Free Living Expert and Author
(Excerpts from The Art of Fear-Free Living: Awaken Your Genius©)
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Catrice M. Jackson, America’s Delicious Life Expert™ is best known for helping people face and conquer their fears in life and career. Catrice is known across the world as the “Savvy, Sassy Empowerment Speaker and Delicious Life Designer.” Catrice is taking the nation by storm and mouth’s are watering for her scrumptious career strategies and tasty love your fearless life recipes.
Catrice is on a mission to help people master “The Art of Fear Free Living.” She is convinced that when folks get out of their own way, and quiet the inner critic they can create a masterpiece called “their authentic life”
Three years ago, Catrice left a great paying job and stepped out on faith live her BIG DREAM. The soul call she had been waiting on finally rang loudly and she answered by simply saying “I am willing, no matter what.” Catrice birthed Catriceology Enterprises, LLC in the heart of the recession of 2008 and despite the economic climate, Catriceology is a thriving, world-wide speaking, coaching and consulting enterprise.
“Catrice belives destiny is a choice despite one’s circumstances and by Mastering the Art of Fear Free Living, you too can create and live a fearlessly delicious life!”
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2 comments
It seems to me fear runs me, I fear saying the wrong thing, I fear I talk funny, I fear I am not making the right choice because I\’ve made so many wrong ones before. It\’s like I don\’t trust myself. I am trying to love and accept myself but there is just so much I have built up inside so much shame, sadness, betrayal, hurt, I know I am not the only one but I feel like I brought upon myself like there is something in me that says I don\’t deserve goodness. I only deserve emptiness. I don\’t want to be like this I do all the things the self help books tell you to do but I guess it juSt isn\’t enough. I want to be free, to smile easily it is so hard for me to smile.not sure what to do anymore. Just gotta keep staying strong.
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for sharing a piece of your story. I too know how it feels to live in and or be fearful. My personal and professional experience tells me that when we “act in fear” we are not sure of ourselves whether it is true or imagined. In my new book, The Art of Fear-Free Living, I share strategies on how to become more brave, authentic and courageous. Maybe this might help. Instead of looking for, focusing on and giving your energy to the reasons you are NOT worthy of being free and loving yourself, (FEAR=False Evidence Appearing Real), look for the “proof or evidence” that you are worthy of of love, the times when you said the right thing at the right time, the moments when you were free and how that felt and or the moments when you did trust yourself and make “good/right” decisions. Give your mental and emotional energy to these things and recall how you were able to create these empowering moments. Becoming fearless and living fear-free is work but you can do it when you really believe you deserve it and apply fearless living strategies consistently and persistently. Sending you success energy as you continue on your journey of self-love and bravery. Feel free to visit my website for more information.
Catrice M. Jackson, Fear-Free Living Expert
http://www.theartoffearfreeliving.com
http://www.catriceology.com