Doing something you've done before can certainly cause fear.
​Those voices inside your head start making snide remarks about whether you can do "the thing" or not, whether it's going to go fine, if people will be supportive, if you actually have the strength/knowledge/talent etc. As they bubble away in the background, you have a choice to go for it anyway or let the voices of fear hold you back.

I am at the beginning of a journey that scares me, I admit it. Having just written a book, and learning it doesn't sell itself unless you are a celebrity already -- has me pursuing public appearances, interviews and generally going out there before people to talk about it.

Just today an opportunity came up -- to join a Northwest Author Speaker Series (6 speaking events in 6 locations). While I am very excited by it - the voices are already murmuring and sounding like a lot of BOOGA-BOOGA!. 

So how will I go forward with this? The first event is on May 9th. 

First, knowing the book is good and I believe in it.
Second, getting my talk prepared. And practice!
Third, take good care of myself - eat healthy, get good sleep, meditate, pray.
Fourth, did I say pray? I will say it again - Pray. For strength, wisdom and grace.
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Fear is not going to get in my way. I am going to feel it, but not let it stop me. It's all made up stuff anyway, provided by little voices who aren't real. I will go forward believing my excitement and passion will overwhelm the fear and scare it off! I will trust that I'm going to do it and do it well, because I am supposed to be. The universe will root me on!

What causes fear in your life? What are you doing about it? Share your comments and experiences on overcoming it.

More to come in future posts...

Wow. Who knew that a year ago when I became certified as a Holistic Life Coach,  my coaching web site would be something that was placed on hold?  That I would also hold off on announcing my services in a more public way? I knew I would when I was ready, and that time is nearing.

What I did do with that year, is work on a book I have wanted to create for more than 20 years. And I am pleased to say that it is now available!

The book is titled "My Human Being Owner's Manual" -- and is a guide to creating your very own reference manual about knowing, caring and loving yourself. With myself as the author, and you the "co-author,"-- you will discover and record your truest thoughts and feelings, understand who you are, and what you want out of life.  I think its a great read – and project – for anyone (that would be everyone!) who needs a framework for how to navigate this cosmic challenge called life.

A great gift for yourself – or for someone you care about. Order it today, and see excerpts from the book, on Amazon.com  http://amzn.to/21ncGmP

​I hope you gain as much as I have from completing your Owner's Manual! Please let me know!

As I reach midpoint in my holistic life coach training, I realize that I have a lot to say. As the days, lessons, and practice sessions go by, I am so enjoying the spiritual growth experienced that I decided to title my blog "Bloom."  It seems that with new awareness comes a blossoming of sorts, the real me is getting uncovered and I am learning to live from the soul, from the roots I have grown here on earth. 

I hope you will enjoy my posts and I welcome any comments, suggestions, thoughts. My true interest in doing the blog is the help you think about different discoveries and thoughts I have on my life journey.

Welcome, and here's to a worthy life blog!

~pat~