I risk asking and getting rejected but I will know the person’s response if I do
I risk failure but I can only succeed if I do it
I risk failure when trying out new things but I will learn something if I do
I risk being laughed at because of my incompetence when I try something, but I will only know how competent I am when I do it.
I risk being condemned when I confess my wrongdoings, but I will be forgiven if I do
I fear letting go but I will move on if I do
“Do or do not, There is not try”- Yoda
I used to fear many things in my life, I still do now. But each time I think back and reflect, I am thankful that at least I made the attempt to do it. Sometimes I did succeed in overcoming my fear; sometimes I still fear and did not attempt and will regret as a result.
Fears I have overcome:
Not knowing my purpose of life.
I used to wonder/grasp for what is my true meaning in life. I wanted a clear direction, purpose, and a reason to live for.
There will always be uncertainties in my life, but I am confident to say I know my purpose and direction in life now
Sharing my fears and weakness to my friends/anyone
I used to be afraid of being looked down upon by my friends, but now as I reflect back, I realized this is such a self-limiting thought
If they don’t know, how then can they help me grow?
Admitting that I am wrong and apologizing
I used to fear saying sorry to other people even if I know that I am in the wrong.
I used to think that doing so is a sign of weakness.
Then I learnt it is an act of humility.
Asking for help in different areas of my life
My personal pride was the major hindrance to that.
I used to think I can handle everything and would fear of letting people know of my incompetence, but then I realize that this is hindering my personal growth. I need to admit that I need help from others and to ask people for help
Once again, this is an act of humility
I used to fear that people will criticize my views of things
Then I realized that I cannot grow if I do not know the loophole/blind spot of my own argument
Expressing my feelings/love to people
I used to fear facing rejection from people
Then I realized I will never know how they will response until I first love them.
These fears will always be present in my life and I admit it will always be a struggle to overcome them, even though I have overcome them before, because every experience/situation is unique/dynamic.
Fears I have yet to overcome :
Expressing love to my own family member
Sharing the gospel to complete strangers
