(Finding Exciting Achievements Repeatedly)
Life for many of us, moves at such a fast pace! We roll along with it until we encounter an event or an experience that leaves an imprint of fear upon our hearts and minds, forcing us to stop and genuinely feel fear.
Depending on our circumstances, we might push it away and hope we can bravely march on in life. Yet, still in the quiet recesses of our minds, we find ourselves revisiting that suppressed fear. Perhaps subconsciously, and then consciously; attempting to understand it. Exploring it cautiously, while endeavoring to examine whether it’s real.
Questions arise, and we are soon compelled to determine a plan of action. Can the fear just be buried again? How soon will it resurface? Is it visible or hidden from view of others? Once it does reemerge, can we be brave enough to break it down and work on it? These are the concerns each of us face.
When I was a young teenager, I had a harrowing experience. I was riding my bicycle and met head on with a city bus. Needless to say, the bus won that standoff and I flew in another direction. After spending months healing, I had to find the courage to step up and face my new fears. I had always loved cycling and never before had any issues with buses. Suddenly, I found myself anxious whenever I was near a bus, and hesitant to ride my bike. Fear had immobilized me! I had to choose to move forward and get back on my bike.
Today I am choosing to face a fear of mine – to write. To be bold enough to strike out in the blog world and to share my (inner and outer) thoughts publicly. To silence those feelings of inadequacy, to no longer allow them to create doubt within me. To abandon comparisons of others and to truly begin to explore life’s overflowing bounties. To enlarge upon the things in life that create sunshine in my soul. My hope is to share what I find invigorating and perhaps to have that resonate in you, the reader. So as I’m using my fear to Find Exciting Achievements Repeatedly, come along for the ride if you wish!
LoLo's Sunshine 
Hi Lois,
Congratulations on a big step. I look forward to reading your blob.
Joni
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Hey Joni – I take lessons from friends like you in life. You have always amazed me with your spunk in life. Thanks for the kind words!
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I did it!! Love your blog so far. Keep your thoughts coming. 🙂
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How can I follow this? I am excited to read your thoughts and insights Lois!! Thanks for sharing!!
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If you read my latest FB post it explains how to follow this blog. Remember I love hearing your thoughts too.
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I love your post!!
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I’m clapping along with the song and clapping for you! You did it, and it’s good! Keep it coming! Hugs
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Glad to see your name and just remember I am always open to ideas to blog about.
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You are amazing My friend ….. And a great example to me… And yes you are sunshine even on the cloudy days.
Way to go stepping out and doing a hard thing. And you did a fabulous job.
Looking forward to reading more.
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Appreciate your support and kindness, makes me smile with gratitude !
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The sun always shines here in Vegas, so you must mean ‘let it shine in your heart’. I am so happy for you & your new venture. Remember that FEAR is only ‘false evidence appearing real’, that’s all. We look forward to much from your blog. I am still quite teachable. Love Mom xoooooo
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Way to go lady!! I loved the bus analogy and the courage it takes to step out. Great start to a good venture that will help all of us you’re terrific
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I learn from the best! (you)
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How exciting.:) I would love to read. Thanks for sharing, Lois:)
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