Fear of the Unknown

Often times in life we are faced with a choice. Some, far easier than others. There are so many different mindsets we can choose to take in a situation faced with choice. We can take a chance, we can play the "better safe than sorry" card, or we can remain where we are comfortable. We can make a pro/con list, we can discuss among other experienced peers. Regardless, making a decision is never a quick task.

 Personally, I fear the unknown. I get anxious, nervous, and worried even for things that are out of my own control. A large piece of making a decision is the unknowingness of what will happen once your mind has been made up. Will it be the right choice? Is there no turning back? What if it's not right? While our minds race trying to answer these questions among infinite others, I try to refocus my energy to something positive. I am positive, I have a lot to be grateful for, and when faced with a choice or fear, we must remember to look on the bright side. Every situation, every new opportunity is a learning experience. Sometimes we won't know whether a choice was the right one or not until we make it. So stay strong. Breathe deeply. Know that anything can happen.

 Don't take your eyes off the prize-
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." -Henry Ford

 Don't forget what your dreams are-
"You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith." -Mary Manin Morrissey

 Don't be afraid of what may came, instead, be confident- 
"Most obstacles melt away when we make up our minds to walk boldly though them." -Orison Swett Marden
Don't be afraid to spread your wings and fly.


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