This time I just want to ask you all that, Does fear stop you from trying new things? Do you hesitate to apply for the new opportunities?  So many questions arise in our mind when we think of trying something new. This is a fear of the unknown, because if we had a guarantee that things would turn out well, we likely would be more willing to go ahead with a new experience. It is natural for humans to have some caution about new experiences. This is what has helped the species to survive. It is good to check things out a bit before just jumping in. However , if the fear stops us from doing new things, then our growth stops. We begin to stagnate, becoming stuck in old familiar ways of being and doing things. This occurs in some because they are shy, have low self-esteem or become anxious.  If there are things you would like to do, but you cannot seem to take the leap, there are some things you can do. Whatever it is you would like to try, it also helps to spend lots of time visualizing yourself in the new situation and enjoying it! If we are fearful, we tend to unconsciously visualize negative images of ourselves in the situation, and so scare ourselves out of even trying. Instead, create a movie in your mind where you are the star and are handling the new experience with confidence and success. Do this often enough, and you just might get excited about trying some of those things you have always wanted to do.  Acting courageously generally makes us feel good, because it involves mastering emotions.

The very fact that we celebrate courage so much tells us that it is a very human activity. Courage, in the sense of acting in a way that responds to risk appropriately, not over-confidently or in a cowardly way, will also help us to accomplish ‘good’ things. Courage also helps us to act against those who threaten, or who act in a bad way. The Western world has traditionally revered bravery for itself; success is not necessary if courage is shown.

Best Wishes!