Let's talk about fear.

Hi!

Here we are.

So, here's the thing...I have some things to talk about. WE can talk about them, or I can talk about them and you can read, or you can just let me talk to the empty room. They won't all be deep and dark, I promise. And chances are good that they won't all be interesting, either! Just a heads up... :)

That said, what about fear? Specifically, when fear goes awry. We have it for a reason, and that's just peachy and helpful, but it gets away from us and then it's not at ALL helpful. It doesn't have to be disasterous, but it can certainly be disruptive. It can keep us from exploring new adventure, from doing what's hard, from doing what's right. Necessary, even.

This is where Fail Big comes in to the picture. It's a concept I learned, and had the priviledge of passing on, in Improv. I think it speaks to a number of different kinds of fear and is a pretty good little encouragement mantra. Take the risk, do what scares you, say the thing (another Improv phrase) just SAY THE THING!! Jump.

I'm spending some time thinking about cowardice. It's not ready for discussion just yet, but I'm sure I'll put it out there.

A favorite quote:

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~ Marianne Williamson.

...whatever it (and the notion of God) means to you.

Phrases I think should go away:

"That's what I'm talkin' about." Or any variation thereof.

"Whatevs..." it's a whole word.

What is it about Ferris Bueller's Day Off that it has held up so well? Also, do we think that Cameron turned out ok? ...I hope so. "....let my Cameron goooooooo"

More later...