We all experience it, and we all try to fight it. I'm the same as everyone else on this. I have fears, and worry about things just as much, if not more, as other people. I try not to dwell too long on these emotions, because worrying and making yourself anxious does not good. What does good, is to dispel the fear, and work through it.
I fear a lot. I'm afraid of hurting my shoulder again. I'm afraid of losing another family member. I'm afraid of the future. The unknown. A lot of things. I used to be anxious, nervous, timid, sad. For a long time. However, I've come to a realization that I can't live life in a state of fear. It just simply isn't living.
What is living... leaving your comfort zone, exploring your surroundings, learning new things, and exploring yourself through these things.
I'm still trying to get outside of my comfort zone. I'm slowly getting there. It started with Aikido, going to a Vietnamese restaurant, going to Chicago on my own for a seminar. It's going to continue. I want to travel, and learn more. I want to experience as much as I can in my lifetime.
Though, I still struggle with one fear. I'm still afraid of hurting my shoulder again. I know there are many other martial artists that have been injured, and can get through this fear. That means, I can too. My teachers are wonderful, and have great advise on this fear. I just have to take it, and try to apply it. Which this is difficult.
I know one day, I won't be afraid anymore, I hope that day comes soon.
“Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer” - O'Sensei
I fear a lot. I'm afraid of hurting my shoulder again. I'm afraid of losing another family member. I'm afraid of the future. The unknown. A lot of things. I used to be anxious, nervous, timid, sad. For a long time. However, I've come to a realization that I can't live life in a state of fear. It just simply isn't living.
What is living... leaving your comfort zone, exploring your surroundings, learning new things, and exploring yourself through these things.
I'm still trying to get outside of my comfort zone. I'm slowly getting there. It started with Aikido, going to a Vietnamese restaurant, going to Chicago on my own for a seminar. It's going to continue. I want to travel, and learn more. I want to experience as much as I can in my lifetime.
Though, I still struggle with one fear. I'm still afraid of hurting my shoulder again. I know there are many other martial artists that have been injured, and can get through this fear. That means, I can too. My teachers are wonderful, and have great advise on this fear. I just have to take it, and try to apply it. Which this is difficult.
I know one day, I won't be afraid anymore, I hope that day comes soon.
“Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer” - O'Sensei