“Do not fear to step into the unknown for where there is risk there is always reward.” ~ Lori Harder
I’d been overwhelmed with so many emotions this past week. My anxiety grabbed hold of me. I felt frozen.
Me and the unknown don’t get along at all. It causes me great distress.
I fear the unknown. Uncertainty and the need to be in control will easily place me in a state of panic. Almost catastrophic at times.
I had been really excited about, and was truly looking forward to attending my nephew’s wedding the other night and being surrounded by so many loved ones, but at the same time, my fear of the unknown, the uncertainty for me, and my lack of self-confidence or control I had over the upcoming event, was causing me some pretty uncomfortable distress and panic. How catastrophic it felt at times this week, and day of, only added an abundance of guilt into the mix.
I know it may be difficult and frustrating for others to understand or relate to a person who suffers with these deep and very real emotions, but patience is all we really ask for.
In order to help me overcome these obstacles, I tried to focus on the things I could control and reminded myself time and time again that it’s okay to feel my emotions.
The evening was truly beautiful and lots and lots of fun too. The room was filled with so much love and laughter; which really is the best medicine for anyone, especially with such a heaviness felt around the world right now. I will never take these micro-moments of joy for granted, and as I held on just a little bit tighter to each and every hug I encountered throughout the night from loved ones, I felt empowered. I was soon able to let go of my fear of the unknown, embrace the discomfort, and turn it into gratitude and healing.
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” ~ Audrey Hepburn
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