When something fearful comes we decide whether to get on the fear elevator, or to take a risk and try something we have never done before. If we do choose to ride the elevator of fear, and cave into its pressure, we find it can be easier to be fearful. We get in our comfort zone so our fear and apprehensions just continue to go higher; we are left with our fear controlling our lives.
My advice to you? GET OFF THE STINKING ELEVATOR!
In the immortal words of Shawn Spencer, tell the elevator to "Suck it!" There is no room for fear in life, unless it is the kind of fear that moves one to action. If it is fear that assists you in remaining stagnant, don't do it.
Trust me, I speak from experience. It took me until just recently to see that I was letting fear control my life. I was letting my past experiences control my present and found myself having these horribly stupid and irrational melt downs because I was afraid that if I took that risk I was contemplating I was going to find myself in a ditch somewhere, in the fetal position, crying for my mom. Yeah sometimes my thoughts spiral out of control a bit, I am working on that one. But here's the thing. Half the things you imagine in your head don't really happen. Yep, its a tough fact to realize but its true. My mom has been telling me whenever I contemplate a risk, the worst thing that can happen is a no. Yeah there is always the chance that you may fail, but failing can be a wonderful thing. Most of the times I have failed I learned something valuable I wouldn't have otherwise.
Newsflash #2: You are not alone! Once again I am a little bit of the stoic type. I think that I can deal with all of my problems on my own, don't tell anyone what is going on, and then next thing I know the problem has become a million times bigger than it was in the first place. If anyone has ever read Elbert's Bad Word, its like that little black scribble as it becomes bigger and bigger (if you haven't read Elbert's Bad Word, you better, its pretty hilarious. And Taryn, you better be laughing at that one ;) ). But I was talking to my dad recently and he reminded me that its better to face your fear with someone by your side. They make the risk less terrifying.
I am not saying I have suddenly become this all knowing fear oracle. Heck I know I am not going to confront the Easter Bunny anytime soon (he is still scary ump-teen years later). But take that risk your contemplating. Don't let fear make you miss anymore amazing opportunities. I am trying to not do it myself. Its tough. I won't lie. But I do think the reward will be better than the loss :)
Oooo Lets do this to our elevator! Might as well make it entertaining!
Bahahaha
I watch too much America's Funniest Home Videos...