On occasion I have this negative voice that enters my mind. He reminds me that I have the ability to dwell in fear. I just needed to let him know that I’m not afraid, even if I feel completely exposed.
Fear: I saw you today, Courage. What you did, well, it was cute.
Courage: I got up there on that step. I wrote it. I read it!
Fear: It was amateur, at best.
Courage: I felt alive. Wasn’t I brilliant!?
Fear: I don’t know about that, Courage. I think I still found the perfect dark spot within you.
Courage: No you didn’t, Fear. I wasn’t weak. You witnessed strength.
Fear: Nope, I know what I saw. You did it, but then you ran and hid. I saw your eyes.
Courage: Shut up!
Fear: I’m just being honest. I thought you should know, it’ll be okay. Stick to what you know, friend.
Courage: I didn’t ask for your help. I thought you’d left, anyway.
Fear: Why would I leave? You’re just getting comfortable.
Courage: I think you’re scared of me, actually.
Fear: I am not, please, yeah right.
Courage: I think so. Just look at this, it seems, I can almost see right through you.
Fear: What? Where?
Courage: See – like this…my hand slides right through your image. I barely feel you.
Fear: Wait. Oh, that?
Courage: So you do see it happening? Good.
Fear: Psst! Your mistake, Courage. I’m still here. I allow myself different packaging.
Courage: How? Please explain…
Fear: See, I would, but I needn’t bother. You still find me everywhere. Silly girl…
I chose to write it out, in spite of him, in an effort to keep the upper hand…
Daniel 10: 19-21. (Joshua 1: 6-7, 2 Corinthians 12:9)
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
This is awesome, putting words and superimposing them into a character is the ultimate stake in the heart.
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Thank you, Shun. I do this quite regularly. It seems to help me sort my thoughts. Hope all is well and I’m so very glad you stopped by. Hugs!
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Feel the fear and do it anyway, Audrey, you are a true inspiration to us all!
Heather xxx
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I’m working through the negative, as we all should. Thanks, Heather. xxx
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This was so very timely for me today. Very well done. It is exactly as Charles says. Fear is the basis for an enormous growth potential.
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Thank you, Susan. I’m glad it helped you. Charles instantly made me feel at ease with his insight. Thanks for the encouragement.
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That is wonderful. What a conversation. FEAR: You don’t have to leap into a pit of flames to know it’ll burn. COURAGE: I’ll try it and let you know.
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Go. For. It.
It is the only way. Thank you, Jacqui!
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Very nice job putting these thoughts down. You know, sometimes I think this is the exact conversation that goes on inside the professor! It’s hard not to doubt one’s self.
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Why am I not surprised that we could both have such a conversation going, Duke. We’re similar, it seems. I think you should sit back in wonder of yourself. The PLF does.
I won’t let it get me. I have come too far. 🙂
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In wonder? What do you mean, Audith? I think we’re similar because we share March…
Yes, that’s the spirit! I think you’re a very brave lady!
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What I meant was, you should be happy with your progress and stories. They are very well done and well recieved.
We do share March and it is fast approaching!! Oh no! 🙂
I have lots of spirit…fiesty spirit. I shall always rally. 🙂
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Well, thank you, Audith. It’s because of great people like you. 😀
Go away March!
And you help the professor to rally.
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Yes! Go, March! Birthdays are nice…kinda.
😯 Good, I’m so glad.
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Good message.
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Thank you, Brad.
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Fear can be oddly empowering. It can give us an obstacle to overcome and reach our true potential.
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I’m counting on it, Charles. 🙂
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