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We all have that one thing that we are absolutely terrified of doing. A thing that we have been instructed to do, or we just know we have to do it. This fear is so crippling that we disregard any attempt at doing this terrifying act.

Look, I don’t know what you are afraid of doing or even why you are afraid of doing it. But there are some things in life that we just have to do – no matter how scared we may be.

Maybe you’re too scared to put on your running shoes again after the last injury you sustained. 

Or you’re too afraid to start that new training programme because you think you’re not strong or dedicated enough. 

You’re setting yourself up for failure before you even start. 

Perhaps, you’re too nervous to tell that person that you haven’t been able to stop thinking about how you really feel, fearing the sting of rejection.

Or maybe you’re too proud to forgive that person that did you wrong, and let them back in your life. You just don’t want to believe that they can change.

Maybe you just need to have that difficult conversation with that person you love, but you’re too scared they’ll runaway anyway. 

Love is scary. And love is a risk – but it is an action. And it is the greatest action you can ever take. 

Maybe you’re panicking about that one class you have, and you fear that even if you put in that extra 10% effort, you won’t make it through.

You could be frantic, trying to apply for your dream school – secretly believing you’re not good enough to get in.

Maybe you have an entire book inside of you, and you’ve never been able to shake off the fear enough so that you can write it. 

But you know you were called to that purpose. And purpose takes courage. 

There could even be something you’re too petrified to stop.

Maybe you need to put an end to that relationship or friendship that is making you something you’re not – taking you further and further away from your destiny. 

Or possibly there is that addiction that you just can’t seem to quit – and it is destroying you slowly every day. 

Maybe you just need to put your phone down, forget about what the online world is saying about you, and finally look into the eyes of the one in front of you, who has been longing to spend some time with you. 

I don’t know what it is that you are scared of. But one thing I do know is that in this really great book, it says the words “Do not be afraid” 365 times. Let me say that again – the bible tells us 365 times to not be afraid. We are reminded everyday that we have been given the power to do whatever it is we know we need to do. And I can be say it 365 more times, and it will still not be overused, but my friend, you need not be afraid. 

You need to speak this aloud. Maybe also write it down – whatever it is that you are afraid of doing. And after saying this, or writing this, affirm these words in your heart, “this is scary. But the creator of the universe told me to not be afraid. So I will do this.” 

But you need to really believe this. Whatever you are most afraid of doing, usually becomes the greatest accomplishments you look back on. You may be one fearful soul, but your nature can quickly become fearless – don’t let yourself miss out on your destiny.

By Mila Ottavini