
How to overcome your fears (without having to find the courage)
By Dr Berni Sewell | Overcome your fears
For years, I have wanted nothing more but to leave my day job behind. And earn a living doing what I love, by helping and supporting others, providing healing and information so they can improve their life.
But somehow, it never happens.
Because all my attempts are half-hearted and whenever I do see progress, I self-sabotage. Simply because I am scared.
I fear the consequences of leaving a job that pays well, even if it is boring and I am not passionate about it. I worry that I will fail if I give my own venture an actual, serious try and that would mean game (and hopes) over.
So, an unsurmountable wall of fear always towered between me and my dreams. And I believed that the reason why I could not overcome my fears was that I lacked the courage.
Sure, I tried. But fear was always stronger. I am just not a courageous person. End of story.
But then, out of the blue (and with some equine help), I discovered a way out of my courage conundrum.
Or should I say…a way around it.
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