I accept you Mr. Fear, my friend!

Most of us are affected by fear. It is being part of human. Many received unhealthy patterning from their family or origin, education or other authority. Someone might have manipulated us to fit into what they wanted us to be, and not who we really are. Often, we then assume the role of being our own judge and critic. We use our own thoughts, speech and actions to prolong the unhealthy influence. We like to continue to be controlled by false beliefs and patterns from childhood.

Fear blocks the creative flow. It is one of our biggest obstacles, Fear of being wrong, failure, fear of success, or the unknown are defences against creativity and spontaneity. We must first acknowledge our fears in order to face them. Fear arises from sensing the presence of danger whether real or imagined.

When we look at fear right in the eye, it will not seem big. When we can see it, move it, or hear it, we may then recognise when we allow negativity into our imagination. If allowed to accumulate, fear will block the flow of our creative energy.

Be aware of being afraid to fail. Fear of failure can drive us into doubtfulness, indecision or pursuit of perfection. When we are too concerned with being good or right, it stops the creative flow. We enter into a drama or control mode, and forget to listen to trust our sources. So called failing can open us to new ways of thinking and new possibilities, or direct us toward ways we can improve.

You can break these cycles by not taking yourself too seriously. If you discover yourself overly burdened and concerned with getting it right, laugh. Fear does not like to be laughed at. It wants to be taken very seriously. Smiling and laughter will support you in lightness of being. When you laugh, you are calling help from universal power. Laughing brings in life force energy. It releases energy that is stuck; bringing movement toward possibilities. Practice laughing, laugh out loud. It is important to laugh at oneself and not take life situations so seriously.