19. FEAR
“It’s not the future you are afraid of. It’s the fear of the past repeating itself that haunts you.”
Fear is a byproduct of my anxiety…or maybe my fears create my anxiety. Either way they go hand in hand for me. If I am fearful I am anxious…if I am anxious I am fearful. Most of my fear and anxieties are extended into the future. I don’t know what our future holds for us and I never have but after our miscarriages and the loss of our son…what lies ahead can be daunting at times. My rainbows and butterflies are clouded by what can actually happen. This life can be unforgiving.
I commonly use essential oils, acupuncture, and breathing exercises to maintain my anxiety level. I also garden and spend time reading. It really is all about self-care and taking the time to create a stress-free environment.
“To escape fear, your must go through it. Not around it.”
“Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start getting excited about what could go right.”
We love you Bear, Jackie, and Peanut!
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