Over Fear

I have finally settled into a routine with my life in Manhattan Beach. My previous inability to consistently write, blog, and share was due to my struggle figuring out what is was I wanted to do with my life. This uncertainty, I realized, was fear.

Sharing with people who asked what I was doing these days that I had graduated, realized my passion for healthy living, and was writing a book sounded great; but the reality of having to fulfill them terrified me. What if I failed? What if the career I had chosen didn’t work out? So many doubts overcrowded my head. I had to take a deep breath, pause, and face my fears. Nothing would come from my negative thoughts; I had to take positive actions…

This week I began my classes for the Institution for Integrative Nutrition, a holistic wellness program teaching me how to share my passion for healthy living so I can help people in their lives. I jumped right in! All the lectures I listened to and materials I read reassured that I had made the right decision. By enrolling in the institution, I had overcome my fears.

Fear is a controlling, overwhelming, emotion. You have to consciously reevaluate the origin of your fear. Admitting your fears is the first step to overcome them. Being honest with yourself is tough, especially when having to let go of your ego. No one is perfect. Change takes time (it took me 3 months to figure my sh*t out). The result however, is a fresh start; embracing joy in your life!