Transcending Fear
A Practical Path to Freedom
There is a quiet epidemic that is plaguing the United States right now—and also anyone who is impacted by the political climate and the current administration. That epidemic is FEAR.
This fear shows up as a quiet smoldering of disorientation and a low-boil anxiety. You could almost miss it, because unless you’re constantly watching the news and reading all the latest articles, it’s not in your face the way other fear-stimulating events might be. It’s not unlike COVID, when we started looking at each other as if anyone we didn’t know might be a death sentence. We are cultivating “us vs. them” thinking and behaviors of divisiveness.
Let’s be real—fear is a natural part of the human experience. It shows up as anxiety, hesitation, avoidance, or even overthinking. And while fear has its place (thank you, nervous system), the problem isn’t that fear shows up. The problem is when it drives the car. Learning how to recognize and manage this sneaky fear will benefit each of us tremendously.
Transcending fear doesn’t mean eliminating it. It means learning how to see it, name it, and choose something more powerful in the face of it. It’s not about being fearless—although how glorious would that be—it’s about being bold anyway.
Here’s how to begin:
1. When You Find Yourself Avoiding Someone
Right now, it is easy to find yourself avoiding someone without understanding why. There is a likelihood that it is the fear that I am speaking of. When you feel your body causing you to back up or avoid – BREATH – BREATH DEEP MINDFUL BREATHS.
2. Name It Without Shame
When fear arises, don’t pretend it’s not there. Say it out loud. Write it down. “I’m afraid of being judged.” “I’m afraid this won’t work.” Naming it weakens its grip.
3. Get Curious, Not Critical
Instead of beating yourself up, ask: Where did this fear come from? Is it even mine? Fear often traces back to old messages or stories that don’t belong to us anymore.
4. Interrupt the Pattern
Take a small, deliberate action in the opposite direction. If fear says, “Don’t speak up,” say one clear sentence. If fear says, “Don’t try,” take one tiny step forward. Momentum matters.
5. Anchor in Reality, Not Imagination
Fear lives in the what ifs. Return to what is. What’s true right now? Breathe. Feel your feet. Fear loves fantasy. Reality is often much kinder.
6. Build a Fear-Resilient Routine
Fear thrives in chaos. Create rituals—morning walks, evening reflection, meditation, prayer, and consistent sleep—that help ground your nervous system. Safety doesn’t have to be dramatic. Sometimes it’s just routine.
7. Lastly FIND COMMUNITY
I cannot emphasize this enough. Identify a community of people who are loving, accepting, compassionate and more in the world of support through a practice of self-realization. BE CAREFUL to not join a group of people who are paralyzed with fear. You want those who surround you to lift you even in silence. This community is best in person by can also be online.
Consider one of these options:
You don’t have to battle fear—you just have to stop letting it lead. You’re allowed to move forward even when your knees are shaking. Every brave step chips away at the illusion that fear is bigger than you.
It’s not.
You are far more capable than your fear would have you believe. Start small, stay consistent, and keep choosing courage—over and over again.
I believe in you and your ability to rise up.
This is an old photo of me but I adore the feeling of it each time I see it. Find your happy spot, your happy music, the words that remind you, you are okay.
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TOGETHER, LET’S KEEP HOPE ALIVE.
your personal treatments and of course your classes have always helped me to get past fear...and stay connected to the healing and the oneness...Bravo Michelle