The Other Side of Fear.

Everything we want is on the other side of fear.

I had a conversation with my sister yesterday where she poured so much into me, and I have taken it upon myself to do the same for you.

When we think about the great things we want to do with our lives, for many, it is inevitable for our ‘Home Girls’ to manipulate us into thinking we are not good enough, equipped enough, or talented enough for the work that we are trying to execute. Sometimes it gets crippling, the amount of anxiety we experience just from imagining ourselves in these places. I want to encourage you today, by reminding you that everything you want to be is on the other side of fear. You don’t even have to overcome the fear before you take your first step, the trick is to do it scared. With your hands trembling, tears flowing, breathing stopping momentarily; do it! Nike tells us to “Just Do It”, and that is simply all that is required of us.

It’s scary, it’s terrifying, it’s anxiety inducing, and it may feel like you’re going to pass out, I can attest to that. I remember how anxious I was about starting Baring Souls. I told myself every negative thing you could possibly think, but I decided to do it scared. I made the decision to not let fear hold me back from creating the things that made me happy, even when I knew I might not handle the feedback. I did it because I knew how good it made me feel, and that’s the only thing that matters; how your art makes you feel.

I can’t guarantee much but I can guarantee that taking risks will equip you even more for your next round or venture, because you’re learning from your experience. An experience you wouldn’t have if you didn’t take the leap of faith and just do it. If you don’t feel supported by the people you know, understand that (In the words of my very wise and intelligent sister AND Jesus), a prophet is not appreciated in his hometown. Another guarantee is someone out there will deeply relate and appreciate your art, no matter how unhinged, crazy or unapparelled it might be. And there is only one way to find out.

Affirm: I have everything I need within me, I am well equipped, I am talented, and I am more than enough. I am capable of doing great things!