There is an interesting principal I learned about several years ago that has made a difference in my life. Whatever you feel you are lacking, give to someone else. It seems so paradoxical. But it really works.
I used it quite a few times to help me with my fear of flying, which I developed after being at the epicenter of a large (6.8) earthquake. For years I was so afraid to fly I drove from Phoenix to L.A. to visit friends and family after I moved.
Well, after my father had a stroke I had to go back more often and had to be able to fly again. So, after working with different people and various techniques I was able to get back on a plane. But, I wasn't in a place of complete calm and relaxation. Let's just say I could sit without clinging to the armrests.
So, after a few "tense" flights I heard this amazing principal mentioned above and decided to give it a try. As soon as I got my stuff settled I would go up to a flight attendant and say,"I used to be a nervous flyer. If you know of anyone who is having a hard time please let me know and I'd be happy to try and help."
Wow! I could hardly believe what a difference it made. Even if no one asked for help, just offering to help helped me become more calm and made the flights way better than before.
But, this principal doesn't just apply to flying. It applies to everything. And a lot of people can really use it and benefit from it today with the difficulies we are all facing due to the economy and the financial situation.
If we are afraid of losing money, the best thing we can do to alleviate our fear is give. When we give to others we are saying to the world, " I am not lacking. I have enough to give." That becomes our truth and our truth becomes reality. The world resonates with the messages we give it. Giving doesn't have to be in actual money; we can give our time, our stuff (who doesn't have too much stuff?) or our skills and expertise.
Let's dispel all this fear floating around and make a commitment to give something every day (even if it is only a coin in a donation box). Try it for a week. Then let's compare notes. I'd love to hear your comments. Have fun, be creative, and watch the fear fade away!
IT'S GOOD 2B GOOD!
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