You Rule, Fear Doesn't

"Don't be afraid of fear. Don't let fear rule you. For the moments when you are challenged by fears like: Am I good enough? Am I smart enough? Will I fail? Look fear straight in its ugly face and barge forward. When you get past it, turn around and give it a good swift kick in the ass." ~Helen Mirren~

Good Afternoon dear ones. The last few years have been wonderful in so many ways, but they have also been scary. January of 2020 started a new leg of my journey that has had me reaching far outside my comfort zone. I moved to South Carolina for a job, which is something I had never done before. I was excited but also terrified at the same time. I had been in the same place for 16 years and I left it all behind. Last July I started dating someone after a decade long absence from the dating pool, and in October of this year I will be getting married to that same someone. Scared doesn't begin to cover how I felt when the relationship began, but despite my fears I took a chance. I know I have a wonderful future ahead of me with him and I have an amazing present that I'm currently living.

The latest part of this journey was earlier this month when my fiancé and I moved to a new area of SC. I had to leave the job I moved to SC for and rely on others for support. It may not be the scariest thing I've done to date but it certainly ranks pretty high. I haven't relied on anyone for twenty years so to put my trust into others for help is a big step for me. There are times I still feel like I am in limbo as I search for another job and/or career but I know the right one will come along when it is time. I have faced many fears and I am ready to face the ones coming my way. Fear will not win.

My loves, I know there are many things that we as humans fear but those fears shouldn't stop us from doing what will help us grow. When we face what scares us we take the necessary steps to become our best self and that is a journey well worth taking. Be good to yourselves and each other. Please remember that life is already difficult and being kind to someone doesn't cost a thing. Be Kind, Be Peace, and Be Love. Yesterday is past and tomorrow isn't promised. Live and Love for today. ~Live ~ Laugh ~ Love ~ Namaste