Dear Fear,
I have allowed you to keep me complacent for far too long. I allowed it because I misinterpreted your behavior as a friendship. Fear you were fake and hid your true identity, which is False Evidence Appearing Real. Showing up daily, weekly, monthly and sometimes annually as isolation and self doubt. Fear you had me thinking that being comfortable was normal and that you would not interrupt my growth and development. You had my mind filled with thoughts that I would always do things wrong and instantly give into not trying new things. Fear you have increased my cortisol levels, and it is not okay. So, Fear I have decided to conquer you once and for all. I will try new things, exercise, and increase my levels of self confidence. I have been practicing being mindfully secure by changing the way I once viewed you, Fear. Currently, my physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being are my priorities. Rather than: I’d rather take small steps forward than avoid a new goal entirely. I will take more deep breaths instead of holding my breath. I will remember hard spaces and things will not last. Looking you straight in the face and saying, “Not today and never Fear!” Fear I will allow myself to be; Be me, and not to be a perfectionist. Fear, I say goodbye to you and your friends that interrupted my life from all the magnificent accomplishments, but guess what, it is not too late. Good Bye Forever!
Sincerely,
The one that recovered all