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**Ann** · 06-14-2005, 04:25 AM

Fear not that life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall never have a beginning.
--J. H. Newman

Our fears lock us up if we let them. They can prevent us from tasting adventure, from experiencing new wonders. We are often terrified of unknowns and fret about what might happen if we try something new. We worry if new people will like us--if we'll fit in.

It is natural to be cautious about the unknown, and anything new is just that. But we can keep our caution from becoming fear by taking action, with the faith that we never encounter anything we can't handle in some way.
Unknowns are merely joys we haven't met. We hold the keys to our own cages and can free ourselves when we use our courage and inner strength to overcome our fears.

What new joy can I discover beneath my fear today?

**Ann** · 06-14-2005, 04:51 AM

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We hold the keys to our own cages and can free ourselves when we use our courage and inner strength to overcome our fears.

Courage, inner strength and faith are the keys I need to unlock my cage of fear. Sometimes I just forget where I put them. Gratitude helps me find them again.

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Ann

michski · 06-14-2005, 03:39 PM

I love the advice that Joseph Campbell gave his audience

"Go joyfully into the sorrow of your own life"

Gratitude keeps my joy in place also! Thanks for the post.

06-14-2005, 04:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,227	Fearing the Unknown Fear not that life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall never have a beginning. --J. H. Newman Our fears lock us up if we let them. They can prevent us from tasting adventure, from experiencing new wonders. We are often terrified of unknowns and fret about what might happen if we try something new. We worry if new people will like us--if we'll fit in. It is natural to be cautious about the unknown, and anything new is just that. But we can keep our caution from becoming fear by taking action, with the faith that we never encounter anything we can't handle in some way. Unknowns are merely joys we haven't met. We hold the keys to our own cages and can free ourselves when we use our courage and inner strength to overcome our fears. What new joy can I discover beneath my fear today? __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

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06-14-2005, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
michski Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 972	I love the advice that Joseph Campbell gave his audience "Go joyfully into the sorrow of your own life" Gratitude keeps my joy in place also! Thanks for the post.

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