I used to listen to all the voices in my head that told me I wasnt good enough, or that I would fail if I tried, or that everyone would judge me harshly for my truth. I used to let one fear or the other dictate how I chose to live my life. Not surprisingly, my life didnt change much. I spent a lot of time with regret, and thinking about what could have been. I found myself wishing Id at least tried to do some of the things Id been so afraid to do. So I began to. I made the choice to hear all the fearful critics in my head without actually listening to them. I gave them a voice, but no longer a say. I had given all the power to my fear, after all, so it was within me to take it away. And my entire life changed, as every life does once we insist that our fears take a backseat to our courage and desire. Fear may not be a choice, but the commitment to take brave action, despite our fears, is always there for the choosing. I spent enough time obeying my fears. Too much time. Now I listen to different voices, the ones reminding me that no matter what happens, no matter what people think, the great potential of my life, and joy, lives within my commitment to live my life beyond my fear.
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About Scott Stabile
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Themes
- Change — Embracing transformation, growth, and new beginnings
- Courage — Facing fear, adversity, and uncertainty with bravery
- Fear — Understanding and overcoming the anxieties that hold us back
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