In my work as a coach, my clients are often stopped from achieving their perfect life because of fear.
I love this quote from Osho, in Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously:
Why are you afraid? What can the world do to you? People can laugh at you, it will do them good–laughter is always a medicine, healthful.
What a fun perspective!
Besides, if we are not afraid, what would we need courage for?
Courage is not the absence of fear. It is feeling the fear and stepping beyond it (have you heard that before?–no news).
My stepson, Patrick, is a paratrooper and I asked him if he is still afraid after his 1000th jump. He replied,” Of course, otherwise I would be complacent about my preparation. I need to be diligent in preparing for each jump. Fear help me do that. Once I prepare, I am ready and I jump. That is where the thrill is.”
Where is your throat-limping wall of fear? What do you need to do to prepare (pack your chute, check your gear)?
Then JUMP.
That is where the thrill is.
