Monday, February 21, 2011

Stare It Down

Fear is a beast! OMG, what would the world be like without it? As a noun fear means, “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.”

When we think of fear most of us think of something scary, (i.e. a movie, murders, accidents, etc…) But the fear I’m talking about is this part of the definition, “whether the threat is real or imagined.” We’ve talked about anxiety and how the mind (if not controlled) can trick you… the fear I’m talking about today are those crippling voices in our heads that say, “I can’t”.

It is no secret that my life has taken a turn BY a directional change that I would have never assumed (Youtube)… I say by a turn, because motivating and speaking to people about health was always in the plans. So in the midst of this great and marvelous change (change because it’s going faster then I ever thought it would), fear creeps up every now-and-again speaking words of doubt and separation, causing nervousness, restlessness, and sometimes just being uncomfortable. What I have found out about this beast is that I’m so much stronger then I once thought. Dr. Shelia says this in her motivational cd, “When we’re about to step into our greatness, fear shows up… but we must face our fears and live from the potential within.” (paraphrase)

Therefore I say this to myself and all of us who are on the verge of a victorious reunion with our destiny, “Stare that beast in the face and slay it with your strength.” God has not and will not put more on us then we can bear… but the flip side to that is He’s blowing our minds by proving to us that we can bear so much more then we thought, right?! WOW!

It’s a holiday… but it’s still Monday for most of us :0) Let’s make this week BIG!

MUAH

6 comments:

  1. Thanks Megan. This is exactly what i'm dealing with right now. God Bless you in your destiny. May He continue to bless and strengthen you in your talents, gifts and abilities.

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  2. Thanks for this reminder that God has not given us this spirit of fear. !! But of peace, love and a sound mind ! amen !

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  3. OMG Megan,you really hit it on the head. Fear creeps up from time to time,Im still struggle with it,I must remember,as you say,I and you are stronger then it. I really needed to hear this,thank you.

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  4. Thank you for this timely message! How did you know?? :)

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  5. the more you have at stake the greater the fear, I never knew real anxiety until I was a mother, I can take on the world for me, but those little eyes looking at me in wonder place a whole new burden, thank you Megan for articulating it

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  6. Hi Megan,

    Wow reading this you have indeed spoken to me. I want to thank you for your food for thought. I look forward to reading your blogs. I got your message ( this is Katrina) and I will be sending you my before pics and keeping you posted to my journey to great health. Thanks again for everything, I needed your voice on the phone, I listen to it when I am feeling a little weak! Thanks Megan you are AWESOME!!!

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