Describe a fear. Arachnophobia? That works. It could be
anything. Now, consider what lies behind
the manifestation of the fear. It could be anything.
Rather than describing the fear, let’s identify the symptoms first.
We see the symptoms daily…in everyday life, the media, movies and the news. We
see them in family and friends, neighbors and community; we even see them in
our country and government. We all have them; BUT…do we see them in ourselves? If we do, do we admit it or cover
it up? Are we strong enough to strip away the layers to find the source?
Examples:
Agoraphobia: fear of going outside = fear of not being accepted
Hoarding: collecting everything = fear of want
Addictions: chronic behavioral habits = hiding from your true self
Lies: falsehoods = creating a false reality
These are examples of inward fear and how they may manifest
outwardly. The symptoms are a covering of the fear, and it’s seldom sugar
coated. Yet we’re all capable of falling into the habit of layering. What would
you put down, drop from your personal burdens, to release each layer to find
your personal truth? It’s a difficult choice sometimes. Layers become heavy
over the years.
It’s your choice to reverse the process and shed the layers. Only
you can do it. You may be fortunate to enough to have a support system in
place, but no one else can find your truth. Deep inside you must find your self
worth. As you do, the layers will fall; maybe slowly at first, but they will
fall.
Change a habit, take a walk, breathe fresh air, laugh out loud and
find your truth. You’ll be glad you did.
Cathy
Photo: “The Scream”,
Edvard Munch
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