More advice from a book

I’ve yet again been on a huge self-help/self-actualization book kick as of late. I am currently reading Shift Happens by Robert Holden (he’s a Ph.D.¾ I’m sure he would want me to note that). The book is comprised of short, cute little chapters that explore how to live an inspired life. I’m enjoying it immensely and taking my time reading it mainly to savor its words.

My favorite chapter thus far is titled Fear is Yesterday. Dr. Holden goes on to explain that “fear is the root of every illness, every pain, and every problem.” Basically, fear plays games with your mind and makes you think there is no hope in your dreams and desires. Fear is always referencing the past. So when you are afraid, it’s because you are not present. When you are comparing your now with some that happened in the past, you rob yourself of joy and happiness. Just because it happened before doesn’t mean it will turn out the same way this time.

As Susan Jeffers says feel the fear and do it anyway.