Facing Our Fears

"If we fear change, we are blind to the abundance of life.  If we fear death, we are blind to the mystery of the unknown." Mark Nepo

As humans, we all seem to have some fears.  Some of us have more than others of us.  The Course In Miracles says there is only fear and love.  So, in our actions and decisions, we can notice if we are choosing and acting out of fear --- or out of love.  Our fears may be subtle.  Fears can include playing it small, so that no attention is brought to a person.  Fears can mean hanging on to someone beyond when that is good for either person.  As caregivers, we probably fear the future -- projecting out onto it dire considerations of what the death process might be for the person we love -- or the sadness of the life we will live alone after our loved one is gone.  Today let us consider giving up our fears and daring to hope for the best (without knowing what that is) for ourselves and our loved ones.  Let us choose to act out of love -- for ourselves and all others.