3A Blog — fear
My value is not in the eyes of the world
By nature, I’m a pleaser. And that’s a difficult personality trait to have sometimes. Because, let’s face it, some people just aren’t easy to please. But then, why in the world am I trying so hard to please them anyway? It’s really strange. It can be a complete stranger. I just don’t want to let them down or disappoint them in any way. But I don’t know them and will never see them again, so, why does it matter? I feel like that’s a constant struggle for me. I have a little note in my phone that I refer back...
The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”…yeah, and like, other REALLY scary stuff, right?!?!?!? I think that quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt is great. And I really wish it was true for me. I’ve found a bajillion things to be afraid of. I’m scared of all kinds of terrifying things. Like, failing. And being wrong. And not being ‘good enough’. And people. And conflict. And rejection. And my list could go on and on. But I’m learning to get over those fears. I’m learning to open up and become vulnerable. I’m learning that facing my fears is...