To exist? To live?

To exist

To live.

Between one and the other

Lie all the colours of the rainbow

lie the texture

the feel

of life

To merely exist can be a painful experience, as there is a part of our being that longs to live fully, to immerse ourselves in the richness of life. Yet sometimes we withdraw into our shell and hold ourselves tightly, not letting in anything that will risk our safety. That safety feels warm and familiar yet after a while it can feel suffocating and we may long to reach beyond it, but the fear. What do we do with the fear?

It is not fear that prevents us from stepping beyond the cocoon. It is not wanting to feel fear that is its own prison.

This may seem a confusing distinction, but it is pivotal to living life fully. You will feel fear every time you stretch yourself. Fear and excitement are closely linked. Fear can be seen as excitement without the support or belief you can succeed. Consider the possibility of bundling up your fear, taking it with us and stepping out anyway. Step out at your own pace - it does not have to be a huge step to be significant. It is a step. Wrap up your fear and carry it with you when you step out. If you can let yourself feel your fear then it can be a powerful way to live. You do not need to be free of fear before you live fully. Feeling fear is part of living fully. Embrace it. if you know in your heart what you want to do but fear is stopping you from taking a step - be brave. not listening to your heart can have big implications on your fulfillment in life. Bury it and you will wonder where your passion has gone. Remember - any step in the direction of your passion is fantastic. Celebrate it!