To prepare for the hunt, lions send their oldest and weakest members away from the hunting pack settling in nearby where the strong and younger lions wait and watch. As the herds approach, the old lions let out a loud roar, and at the sound, blinded by fear, the herds turn and run from what they believe to be the source of danger. As they run frantically in the opposite direction, they run right into the real danger, where the stronger lions wait, ready for the kill.
When the fear sets in we run for the hills.
Five years ago I began to suffer from debilitating panic attacks whenever I got on the highway. As soon as I approached the entrance ramp I felt like I was going to have a heart attack. So like the lion’s prey, I ran away from the fear and avoided highways at all costs.
At first it seemed like the only “rational” thing to do, who could blame me, I wasn’t about to endanger my life and the lives of others. But the deeper truth was that I was giving in to the fear (false expectations appearing real) and allowing it to control my life.
How many opportunities had I passed up? What did I miss out on because I wouldn’t face my fear? For five years I didn’t venture out beyond my geographical comfort zone. My life became limited and restricted…. until I found the courage to GO TOWARDS THE ROAR!
Last summer I got back on the highway. I intentionally signed up for a professional video shoot in South Carolina knowing I would have to drive there. I had 5 months.
Getting back on the highway was not comfortable at first, in fact it was very uncomfortable, but instead of giving in to the feelings of panic which I knew would have sent me running back to my circle of limitations, with the support of a few good friends and the benefits of energy healing I pushed through the fear, one exit at a time.
With every trip, it got easier. I watched my fear and my symptoms diminish until they finally disappeared. By the time I drove to South Carolina I was plugging in my Ipod, rolling down the windows and enjoying the ride.
Breaking through the fear has been liberating in more ways than one. I am not only FREE to go wherever I want, but I am free to understand how unlimited my life can be when I face my fears.
With the courage of a lion we must cross the threshold and face our discomfort, because when we refuse to confront our fears they can eat us alive. So today I urge you to GO TOWARDS THE ROAR!
Listen to the whispers,
Mindy
For more information on how energy healing can help you overcome your fears contact Mindy at info@healingheartenergy.com