I’m definitely afraid of my house burning down after my neighborhood caught fire a few years ago… it haunts me and I still have ptsd from it… not really sure what to do about it.
Trauma is likely to take more time to heal than just fear. It's possible that there's nothing for you to "do," other than accept where you're at and let the flow of life carry you to a place where you're not preoccupied with thoughts of your house burning down. Until that day, I hope you can witness yourself with compassion. Your brain is just trying to protect you from very real danger the best way it knows how.
Thank you for sharing about your journey Alicen. It’s what I needed to hear.
I’ve been sensing the deep river of fear we all seem to be wading through, is receding. Yet, with that intuition in hand, I’ve found it so hard to step through the fear, and into doing things I feel called to do. Last night, for the first time in memory, I dreamed of being in total Joy, and no fear. Then I read your email, and I now know I can step through that wall too.
Cheers for getting up there at an open mic and performing your song! I was a gigging musician for several years, and I started by going to an open mic, to see what it was like. I was knee-shaking nervous that first time, so much so that I decided to do it again the next week; I didn't want that stage fright to be my memory of trying. It worked! Eventually, the stage fright went away.
I'm no extrovert and don't seek attention for attention's sake, but getting up on stage in front of a dive bar full of strangers allowed me to face some latent fears. I developed a great deal of tools in the psychological toolkit from that years-long experience. The thing is, had I known how terrifying that first open mic was going to be, I probably would've never tried it and likely never developed the other aspects of my personality and skillset.
On this Thanksgiving, I'm thankful that I didn't know everything ahead of time, and that I tried new things and embraced the chaos.
I'm so glad you overcame that fear in order to share your musical talents with the world, Domenic! I hope more people are inspired by your example to do the same. The world needs more artists making life more colorful and harmonious 💓
Oh, beautiful, bold, and brave Alicen, this touched me so. I *love* the theme of overcoming our fears and feel that captures what so many of us have experienced over the past five years.
You know better than most how close the driving anecdote hit home 😆 Can’t wait till I’m zipping around all day like you 🚗
And that Thanksgiving speech video is painfully adorable 😹
With tearful gratitude for your friendship and inspiring example,
Thank you so much, MAA! It's an honor to witness you taking charge of your life while navigating such heart-wrenching grief. Only a very brave person can do what you've been doing 💓
Congrats, Alicen. It's so good to remember we have much to be grateful for. Thank you for this inspiring post. 'The light is not outside of you" for sure.💕
I’m definitely afraid of my house burning down after my neighborhood caught fire a few years ago… it haunts me and I still have ptsd from it… not really sure what to do about it.
Trauma is likely to take more time to heal than just fear. It's possible that there's nothing for you to "do," other than accept where you're at and let the flow of life carry you to a place where you're not preoccupied with thoughts of your house burning down. Until that day, I hope you can witness yourself with compassion. Your brain is just trying to protect you from very real danger the best way it knows how.
Thank you for sharing about your journey Alicen. It’s what I needed to hear.
I’ve been sensing the deep river of fear we all seem to be wading through, is receding. Yet, with that intuition in hand, I’ve found it so hard to step through the fear, and into doing things I feel called to do. Last night, for the first time in memory, I dreamed of being in total Joy, and no fear. Then I read your email, and I now know I can step through that wall too.
I love that dream! If you can dream it, you can do it! You've got this, Glenn 💓
Cheers for getting up there at an open mic and performing your song! I was a gigging musician for several years, and I started by going to an open mic, to see what it was like. I was knee-shaking nervous that first time, so much so that I decided to do it again the next week; I didn't want that stage fright to be my memory of trying. It worked! Eventually, the stage fright went away.
I'm no extrovert and don't seek attention for attention's sake, but getting up on stage in front of a dive bar full of strangers allowed me to face some latent fears. I developed a great deal of tools in the psychological toolkit from that years-long experience. The thing is, had I known how terrifying that first open mic was going to be, I probably would've never tried it and likely never developed the other aspects of my personality and skillset.
On this Thanksgiving, I'm thankful that I didn't know everything ahead of time, and that I tried new things and embraced the chaos.
Happy Thanksgiving, Alicen!
I'm so glad you overcame that fear in order to share your musical talents with the world, Domenic! I hope more people are inspired by your example to do the same. The world needs more artists making life more colorful and harmonious 💓
I love this. “what are you so afraid of?” Is a question I’ve had in my face for some time. Thank you for your post and all that you do and are! 🏴☠️🫡
😭 🎉 💕 🙏
I'm so proud of you and I'm so grateful that I get to witness these glorious transformations!
Thank you for your commitment to growth and evolution.
Thank you for encouraging and inspiring me to embrace my own similar journey.
And thank you for introducing me to the amazing Jupiter! 🐈⬛ A genuine one-of-one (like her Mom)
Happy Thanksgiving, bestie! 💚
Oh, beautiful, bold, and brave Alicen, this touched me so. I *love* the theme of overcoming our fears and feel that captures what so many of us have experienced over the past five years.
You know better than most how close the driving anecdote hit home 😆 Can’t wait till I’m zipping around all day like you 🚗
And that Thanksgiving speech video is painfully adorable 😹
With tearful gratitude for your friendship and inspiring example,
MAA
P.S. You rocked the open mic! 😎
Thank you so much, MAA! It's an honor to witness you taking charge of your life while navigating such heart-wrenching grief. Only a very brave person can do what you've been doing 💓
Awww, thank you so much, Alicen 😭💓🤗 Your continual presence and loving support throughout this experience have been pivotal to healing my heart 💔💝
Congrats, Alicen. It's so good to remember we have much to be grateful for. Thank you for this inspiring post. 'The light is not outside of you" for sure.💕