Release from Fear

 Fear can be an agent of my Higher Wisdom. It alerts me when I’m approaching a dangerous situation or person. It becomes a valuable tool in those times. Most often though, it’s an illusion, a shadow made many times larger than it actually is. It’s a little, stomping, snarling annoyance with a megaphone. When I look at it, rather than it’s reflected shadow, I can see how pitiful and small it really is. How often do I remember to look? How much courage does it really take to stare it down and silence it’s screeches?

I still get taken in by the illusion of the size and importance of those nasty little intrusions. By utilizing some of the seemingly trite little phrases - How important is it? Just for today, One day at a time, Easy does it, and remembering the words of the Serenity Prayer - I have the mantras I need to see my way through fears. I also have my sponsor and my tribe, my family and friends, to help me with perspective.

Today marks my 70th birthday. I have deep gratitude for all the fears I’ve walked through in this lifetime. I’m grateful for whatever lies ahead, and for this day. This day, this moment, all my yesterdays holding me in this place at this time. 

Fears will crop up. They’re like that. They’re like cockroaches in the dark, scattering when the light gets turned on. They love to scream their tired slogans, but I needn’t believe them. I have access to the switch which shines the Light of Truth on them, silencing their lies. That Light is always on, always there for me - all I need to do is flip that switch and watch while those fears dissipate.