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It Takes Courage to Live in the Unknown
By Guest Blogger, Terry Kohl
Recently, I was observing myself getting fearful over my financial situation. I was overdue in my mortgage payment, behind on several bills, and a number of clients were making excuses as to why their checks were not in the mail. When I realized all of this was out of my control—believe it or not— I relaxed, and began practicing what I so often teach; living in the unknown takes courage.
Fear, anxiety and worry are dominating the lives of many people these days. The media often heightens these emotions and at times, without realizing it, we mimic what we hear. I was buying into fear by focusing on what I did not have and using as an excuse the news reports that we were all in the same boat.
As I explored this thought further, it occurred to me that adopting an attitude of courage in each moment was extremely empowering. I may not be able to do anything about the state of the world, or those clients who owe me money, but I do have control over how I view these occurrences. I am in charge of my courage button!
In reality, nothing exists outside the present moment we are experiencing, yet I discovered that I was either living in the future (fearful thoughts) or living in the past (memories of better times).
“Now, how crazy is that,” I asked myself?
I came to realize that living this way was extremely disempowering. The past and the future are illusions. They only exist to the degree we focus our attention on them right now. We create the past and the future by imagining them in the present, and consequently, we lose the only place where true living can take place—the NOW.
Wow. How cool is that?
I have discovered that having the courage to pay attention to the “now” is providing me with many joyful moments that otherwise would have passed me by. There is no someday. There is only right now and right now I have all that I need….and right now, and right now.
Courageous practices from me to you:
• In every moment I choose thoughts that are positive and hopeful
• I create a joyful life for myself by living in the moment and avoid fear-creating thoughts.
• I choose the courage to commit to living a powerful, positive and happy life in every single “now.”
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Successful author and coach, Terry Kohl is our guest blogger for the next few months. You can reach her at either www.LostYourJobNowWhat.com or www.TerryKohl.com.
Thank you Terry and Happy Passioneering!
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