Walking onto a stage to give a talk, you feel a surge of confidence well up inside of you as you stand there with such poise. This is the kind of image we have of someone who has made fear their ally. Fear cannot be destroyed, but you can change it to be an ally, using it to make you stronger by facing your fears. Not all fears are bad; some fears help us to stay alive.
Your surprising ally
If we start to understand that fear has two sides, one is to warn us of danger. The other is to make us aware that we are not able to cope with the situation and that we need to change our tactics if we are to survive.
When we are faced with seemingly impossible odds and we are able to overcome them, it brings a sense of accomplishment and victory over the challenge. It shows us that we are more capable than we thought and that we can face our fears by coming up with solutions. This takes us to another level.
The key
When we start to work with our mind and body, to control it and bring discipline in the areas that we need, we start to have a different outlook on how to deal with life. There is a realization that we can start to influence the outcome of our lives. We don’t need to be at the mercy of chance. By relaxing the mind with focused attention and controlled breathing, we are able to come up with solutions that we would not have realized if we were in an uncontrolled state of mind. The subconscious part of us is the key that we have. It always works best when we are in a relaxed state of mind, the more relaxed we are, the easier it becomes. When there is a pressing situation, always look for a way to remind yourself to stay calm. As you do, things will become clearer.
Conclusion
To be fearless is to be able to come to the center point where you see both fear and courage. You are able to understand and accept both points and use them to your advantage. Fear is there to help you understand that there is another route available to you, the need to calm your mind by breathing deeply and slowly, focusing your mind on the solution that will come.
Remember, whatever you are facing, you can overcome it. Trust yourself and don’t let fear take advantage of you. Go out and face your fears with the courage that is inside of you.