Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Jun/July 2019 Aspire Magazine FULL Issue | Page 46

Clear the Fears Holding You Back
LOVE & JOY
BY KRIS GROTH
F
ear. It’s an insidious little bugger, isn’t it?
If we look at what predominant emotion is
imbedded in our society, guiding our lives,
even though we would like it to be love,
sadly, it is fear.
What role does fear play in your life? Does
it hold you back or limit you? How much
control does it have? Now of course, in a
moment of danger, fear plays an important
role. It keeps us alert to our surroundings. It
pours adrenaline into the body and engages
the fight or flight response from the nervous
system, which helps us to take action for our
safety. It also helps us to pay attention and
be cautious, avoiding situations that may put
us at risk.
Once the situation has past, the fear should
subside as the mind realizes the danger
has past and it is safe. But quite often this
fear becomes stuck in the body. It is such a
powerful emotion. Either the fear grabs onto
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