The fear that turns flesh to stone

The fear that turns flesh to stone

Are you standing alone on the precipice of life? Standing there wondering if the next step will topple you? Are you standing there because you are scared to move, fearing the unknown? Paralyzed by fear of the unknown? Then do I have the product for you! Fear be gone by cooperation unknown.

Obviously, I do not have a product to remedy fear in all its forms, a simple take a pill or say a mantra and poof all fear is gone. Risk is part of life. Risk is part of the very definition of life. (Not if you are a biologist). But the fact is life is full of the unknown and each of us must face those moments when we actually have no idea of what comes next. It is easy at that moment, the moment of choice to freeze. This moment of hesitation does not mean you are a coward but more reasonable or cautious. But the fact remains, life is full of risk. Risk induces fear, and fear causes us to pause and evaluate and upon occasion, freeze.

I would love to say when you hit that point where fear takes control and prevents your thoughts from making sense or your limbs from moving, simply take “fear be gone”. But I can say call me. Not because I have all the answers or even most of the answers but simply because I will listen. I will be an ear to hear and perhaps a voice of reason, though not necessarily of answers.

But here is the rub, most of you don’t know me, don’t have my number, and probably wouldn’t call me if you did. Who can you call? Who do you trust to simply listen? Let me say it a different way, who could call you? For whom would you simply listen? Not judging, not resentful for the time spent, simply willing to be there? Maybe they would be there for you?

The old adage to have the best friends, you must be a best friend, is applicable to this situation as well. Or at least it seems it should apply. While there might not be a product called “fear be gone”. You can be that resource. Especially if you have stood on the precipice of life and have moved forward.

When we are faced with the fear of risk it is nice to have someone to call, a sounding board if you will. Find someone who will listen to you and someday you might have the chance to listen to someone else.

Blessings!