Today, I'm going to talk about something that sometimes stops us all in our tracks—fear. We all know that uncomfortable feeling in our stomachs when we're faced with something new, unknown, or when we have to step outside our comfort zone. But have you ever really thought about what fear actually is?
I once read a thought that touched my heart deeply and that I have been thinking about for days:
"There is nothing in life to be afraid of, you just have to understand it."
Have you ever wondered why we are afraid of the dark? As children, we were afraid because we couldn't see what was hiding in the corner of the room. But when we turned on the light and realized that there were only our toys and a wardrobe in the room, the fear disappeared in an instant. And it's exactly the same with all the adult things in life. Fear feeds on ignorance, on that void that our imagination fills with the worst possible scenarios. The more we know about something, the less power it has over us. When we begin to understand the laws of life, when we understand why certain situations repeat themselves and why people sometimes behave in ways we don't understand, our entire perspective changes. We become observers instead of victims.
Take, for example, our relationships, which are sometimes so complicated. How often are we afraid that someone will leave us, cheat on us, or simply not understand us? But if we stop and try to understand that every person in this world is fighting their own battles and that their actions are often not related to us at all, but to their own pain and past, that acute fear of rejection subsides. Instead of defending ourselves or attacking, we feel compassion. And most importantly, when we begin to understand ourselves, our own reactions, the patterns we brought with us from childhood, and our true desires, that is when we become truly free. Nothing can "knock us down" anymore because we know who we are.
In the nearly seven years since I started writing this blog, I have also gone through many difficult phases. There were times when I was terrified to publish certain topics. I thought, "What will people think? Will they think I'm weird? Will they judge me?" I was afraid of being too honest and vulnerable. But then I began to understand the depth of my work. I realized that my purpose was to share my truth in order to help those who feel the same way but don't dare to say it out loud. Once I understood this higher purpose, my fear of what others might think simply fell away. It became irrelevant because understanding my purpose was stronger.
Everything that happens to us in life is a lesson. If you are afraid of something, it is only a sign that that area still needs your light, your attention, and your exploration. Do not run away from what frightens you. Take a step closer. Read about it, ask people, observe nature, and above all, observe your heart. Once you understand the mechanism of what is holding you back, you will realize that you have been stronger than your fear all along. Fear is just a shadow, and understanding is a powerful light that dispels every shadow.
Sometimes we even fear our own success or our own power. We fear what will happen if we actually succeed. But understanding helps here too—when you realize that you deserve all that is good and that you are the creator of your life, there is no longer any room for fear of success. Therefore, I urge you: be a curious explorer of your life. Don't let fear lock you into a comfort zone where nothing changes. The world is wonderful, colorful, and full of wisdom just waiting to be discovered and understood. When you understand that everything is part of a bigger plan and that you are being safely guided on your path, you will walk through life with incredible peace.
Hugs, Eva
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