The only thing we have to fear is fear itself

Fear has taken over my life. How many people can actually say "That's not true".
That has probably been one of the most insane handicaps of mine. No "rationale" can overcome it.

Is "being afraid" very close to "having foresight"?
Are these normal characteristics of a pessimist.

I consider myself a pessimist. "Be prepared" is a good motto to live by but my motto has been "Be prepared for the worst case". I don't think that has worked out very well for me.

So how do we beat it
I intent to conquer it sometime. Luckily another motto of mine has been "Nothing is impossible". "Live fighting or die trying".

Step 1:
1) Identify the important things in life: Say to yourself "its OK if this happens. I can still love, live, breathe and laugh." Appreciate the things in life that have been give to you.

Step 2:
2) Say "All izzz well" to your heart. This is from a movie.
"Your heart is a coward and gets scared easily. You need to fool it by saying "All izz well". This gives you the needed courage to get things done and live your life".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7IvS-35rbI&feature=related

It sounds corny and stupid but I think it actually works.


more to come....