Fear

Often misunderstood as good or bad, fear is hardwired and primal to our species. We do not “get past” fear, as if it’s a marker in the sand, outside of us. We, ourselves, dictate where and what fear is. When we “push past” fear, all we’re doing is moving that marker in ourselves. When we give a speech in front of a large group, skydive, quit our jobs, marry someone, or cross a busy street, what we’re doing is redefining where the marker is, or if there really is any reason for a marker at all. We are ecstatic when we do a thing we’re fearful of, because a small, quiet part inside us realizes it was never supposed to be there to begin with. We reassess what our minds are capable of, and we feel agency over our own thoughts. Fear allows you this victory. This clarity of control. This is why we “embrace” fear; we grant ourselves the understanding that we have more power than we ever thought possible.