The renegotiation of fear
Try as you might, fear follows, like a shadow, in all your pursuits Fear is an internalised response to trauma from early childhood years The firsts of new experiences often force us to face fear head on The first time you are left alone to attend school or made to independently perform chores The first time you address a crowd or speak your mind during a conflict The overcoming of fear always involves negotiation and more Someone famously once said "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" That makes so much sense because fear is such a predictable roadblock when charting any new path It is only once fear is renegotiated, harshly dissuaded, forcefully rebuked, overpowered with grit and sheer strength does it go away But it doesn't go away for good. It is also a self defense mechanism and therefore protects you from the foolishness of your impulses Truly it is foolishness that drives greatness The optimism of naivete propels you to attempt the seemingly impossible