Live a Life Free of "The Disease"

Beware of the symptoms of the disease
Incapable of moving forward with ease

All of a sudden completely paralyzed
Dreams, goals,  & potential unrealized

Trapped in a space, unable to grow
The heart becomes weak, actions are slow

Loss of faith, loss of ambition
The mind stuck, lacking vision

No peace, only worry and anxiety
Missing all hope, blind to opportunity

Never attempting to step outside
Watching everyone else make strides

The disease I'm referring to:
The disease affecting many people I know is:

FEAR

Fear will have you in a relationship for the wrong reasons; a house you can't afford; a job that leaves you feeling empty and unfulfilled; a church where you are not growing; in school studying something of which you have no passion; with friends who don't reflect or support who you are; meeting expectations others have placed on you; never stopping to seek your purpose; setting goals; stepping outside of your comfort zone; ALL because you FEAR: the unknown, reactions of those around you, failure, commitment, accountability, and change. So while you are going through your "life routine" attaining those things you think you should have at "this point in your life." Others are doing exactly what makes them happy, having a positive impact on the lives of others, walking in their purpose while you peek behind your curtain of fear. Ask yourself some key questions: what is your purpose? why do you live? why do you wake up every morning? what makes you happy? who makes you happy? is it all worth it, living the life you are living? are you just going through the motions?

Without fear, you can accomplish so much. Fear is the wall between you and happiness. Fear starts in your mind. When faced with a decision fear kicks in naturally, it is up to you to kick it back. Fear can be debilitating for many, leaving them speechless and powerless, because of thoughts flying through the mind, all of the things that can go wrong; it is sometimes hard to see all of the things that can go right. Decisions made from a place of fear very rarely turn into something positive or productive. So you have to ask yourself, and you must be honest, why did you make the choice you did? Change your self talk, telling yourself that "you can" instead "you can't." Be your own cheerleader. You are able. You are capable. In many instances, all you have to do is make an attempt. Don't let fear leave you cripple to the point where you find yourself living a meaningless life. Live the life you were created to live, live without fear, you won't believe how freeing it is.