Faith over Fear

July 16th, 2009

It never fails to amaze me how much support is out there. How much wisdom we pass on to one another which circulates like lost umbrellas in the rainy city of Vancouver. Who will receive the shelter they needed, exactly when they needed it? If you don’t feel you are getting it, try to give it, and perhaps it will come back to you another day.

The other day, I had someone quote something I said to them years ago, but in context, they were telling me how they now tell others this useful piece of wisdom. Well, as much as I was flattered, it was not my own invention but something that someone had told me, and I still use it. What was it? Salesperson, par excellence, Adrienne, once told me that everyday she chooses faith over fear. Everyday, you have that choice. Is there something that you refuse to have faith over and consistently choose fear? I know the logical left-brained folks will say they are not fearful, just realistic. But are you reinforcing the negatives by being too careful? Can you reinforce the faith instead of just planning the what ifs? No one will be asking you to take a walk off a cliff hoping you’ll fly, but to have a little faith that you can take a step into the dreaded unknown, or just keeping persistent about what you believe, is magical, and rarely does not have a pay off. And if you are still truly doubtful, go to a great supportive person who you know will give you courage and wisdom. Ask for help. Or just take the one tiny step you know you can take. The support is all around you. Trust it. Choose it.