Fear has gripped our society, and some seem to be caught in a “paralysis of analysis.” Our ability to make clear, firm decisions is imperative… Below are a few tips to encourage you during this time—please pass them along to those that will benefit… Have an great week!
One of the greatest hindrances to decision making is fear. And, the longer you think about the decision the more fearful you become.
All of us struggle at some point in life when it comes to making decisions. I would think many of you are experiencing that struggle as you read this newsletter. The emotion of fear complicates any decision making activity. Should I stay or should I go? Should I continue doing what I’ve been doing or try a different approach? What happens when my savings are gone? These are only a few of the questions that come up when making critical decisions during difficult times. When fear becomes a part of the process it not only complicates it, but causes the person to become stranded between options.
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The best decisions are based on facts or at least the facts as you know them. Fear muddles facts. Interestingly, one of the facts about fear is that 99% of all the things you have ever worried about NEVER happened. Dr. Frank Crane, a Presbyterian minister said, “Most of the fear that spoils life comes from attaching difficulties before we get to them.” I’m sure you have seen or heard this definition of FEAR.
Fear is: “Fantasized Experiences Appearing Real. Here are suggestions to help manage fear when making a decision:
1. There are no terminal choices. Whatever choice you make you can re-make it at any time. Plus all decisions provide you with benefits. If you make the right decision, great, you did well. If it was the wrong decision, you learned something.
2. Fear wastes energy. Fear causes you to visualize things that are not real or dream up things that have not yet happened. Use your energy for realistic thoughts and actions. W. Clement Stone said, “When thinking won’t cure fear, action will.”
3. All decisions have a certain amount of risk. "How can I be sure this is the right decision?" "What if I make the wrong choice?" The answer to these questions is that you can’t. What you can do is make the best choice possible and make adjustments as needed.
4. Have faith – trust that you did the best you could with the information you had. And keep in mind the old adage “nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
You can't determine the future, but you can do the best you know to do in the present.
"Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They are more afraid of life than death."
- James F. Byrnes
From my great friend Kit Cummings
Speech
Overcoming Fear
Fear has gripped our society, and some seem to be caught in a “paralysis of analysis.” Our ability to make clear, firm decisions is imperative… Below are a few tips to encourage you during this time—please pass them along to those that will benefit… Have an great week!
One of the greatest hindrances to decision making is fear. And, the longer you think about the decision the more fearful you become.
All of us struggle at some point in life when it comes to making decisions. I would think many of you are experiencing that struggle as you read this newsletter. The emotion of fear complicates any decision making activity. Should I stay or should I go? Should I continue doing what I’ve been doing or try a different approach? What happens when my savings are gone? These are only a few of the questions that come up when making critical decisions during difficult times. When fear becomes a part of the process it not only complicates it, but causes the person to become stranded between options.
Energy Performance Tips
The best decisions are based on facts or at least the facts as you know them. Fear muddles facts. Interestingly, one of the facts about fear is that 99% of all the things you have ever worried about NEVER happened. Dr. Frank Crane, a Presbyterian minister said, “Most of the fear that spoils life comes from attaching difficulties before we get to them.” I’m sure you have seen or heard this definition of FEAR.
Fear is: “Fantasized Experiences Appearing Real. Here are suggestions to help manage fear when making a decision:
1. There are no terminal choices. Whatever choice you make you can re-make it at any time. Plus all decisions provide you with benefits. If you make the right decision, great, you did well. If it was the wrong decision, you learned something.
2. Fear wastes energy. Fear causes you to visualize things that are not real or dream up things that have not yet happened. Use your energy for realistic thoughts and actions. W. Clement Stone said, “When thinking won’t cure fear, action will.”
3. All decisions have a certain amount of risk. "How can I be sure this is the right decision?" "What if I make the wrong choice?" The answer to these questions is that you can’t. What you can do is make the best choice possible and make adjustments as needed.
4. Have faith – trust that you did the best you could with the information you had. And keep in mind the old adage “nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
You can't determine the future, but you can do the best you know to do in the present.
"Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They are more afraid of life than death."
- James F. Byrnes
From my great friend Kit Cummings
Speech
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i have no fear any longer since i have voted for OBAMA ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 08 OBAMA ! ! ! : ) www. barackobama. com
" Fear is the opesit of Faith !" " Perfect LOVE cast out all Fear! " Being " Cognative" is not being fearfull, But it is being Mindf ull! Im Votei ng 3rd Party , and I want to know what my options are!
Thanks for posting that, bro. I gotta keep reminding myself not to be so doggone analytical about every little thing in life. :)
Mike Jones
Blue Ridge Church of Christ
Charlottesville, VA
Really dope post I needed it Hope all is blessed and keep letting your light shine-P2Dahi
Thanks for this - Serenade
Our pastor preached on fear yesterday, and there's only one answer to fear: THE LORD REIGNS!
That's solid wisdom, right there. Really been enjoying your contributions to 1 Giant Leap's new project ("What I need is somethin' different"). Classic.
Thanks brotha Speech ....
I will pass this on....
NoaH -
2 Timothy 1:7...
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind
Todd
Thank you for this kind sir.
This comes at a time when I am battling a lot of unexplainable fear. For the first time in my life.
Reading this momentarily lifted a bit of weight off of my shoulders. I am saving this post so I can review it at my leisure. When I need to.
Thank you Speech.
Your friend,
Andy.
People ARE freak in out! I have no fear either- I've survived eight years of GWB. You still can't stop me.
That was really cool reading it makes a lot of sense . Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us! ! ! Definitely worth reposting! !
It was also revealed to me when we have faith in God (true faith) there is no worrying. . . it is something I am working on cause God is loving and he is in control so what would I have to worry about anyway: ) hope
Hi Speech,
just want to thankyou for that blog you wrote on "overcoming fear" on your website... ive been writing again lately which is good because i havent written for a long time. my reaction is a little on the blue side of life because actual personal events have caused me to be fearful... and im still on the road to recovery...i bounce back and forth in a way. i hope you enjoy what i was inspired to write though... just me being real...not the kind of writing i would personally sing, coz i dont like to burden people with my woes, but alot of people feel the same for valid reasons.. please let me know what you think.. :
sometimes fear appears because of events in your past... what can you do if those memories cast shadows over your future and worries that last. visions of bad times can flash through your mind..try meditation? or prefer to go blind? shut it out leave it behind work it out get over it... how its not something you can change and when it starts to engage your mind in time youll find
if you cant block out the truth you can hope for the best, but overcoming real trauma is one of the greatest tests
its a shame that in society we need to be afraid of eachother, when some people in their minds they want to hurt another... too many times ive been beaten to the ground, im just glad that there are people like you around.
They talk about being present but theres no such thing as linear time... what can you do if youve been a victim of a vicious crime? youré reaching for somebody, no one seems to be honest, you're lookin for a safe place asking so many questions walk down the street with a can of mace... just in case. sorry for my lack of faith im usually quite pious, no bias, just real,
got pushed into a corner and i wanna tell ya that fear is valid... for a girl in this world
and ive seen enough to know that i have seen too much to flow to grow the way i once did. sad i know but writing it out is one way that i can shout out and release this from me my tears healing so many years my fears...
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