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Ever notice how fear can be both scary and empowering?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a complex feeling that can either hold us back, or be a catalyst for personal growth.<\/b><\/p>\n
Allow me to share a recent experience on our farm that reminded me of fear\u2019s amazing hidden power.<\/p>\n
Fears on a Farm<\/b><\/p>\n
Though I\u2019ve lived on our farm for over 33 years, I have yet to get comfortable around farm equipment.<\/p>\n
The noise, the size, and the potential dangers of\u00a0 <\/span>big equipment have always scared me.<\/p>\n The first time I saw a grain combine on the road, it looked like a moving house on wheels!<\/p>\n I was astonished!<\/p>\n But despite my apprehensions, I\u2019ve had to learn to operate various pieces of farm equipment.<\/p>\n Occasionally my husband needs me to do something other than the more ordinary driving of a tractor.<\/p>\n Recently he had me raise him 30-feet in the air using the tele-handler.<\/p>\n Something so second-nature to him, is anxiety inducing for me.<\/p>\n My heart pounds and I feel like crying.<\/p>\n I\u2019m holding his life in my hands, for goodness sake!<\/p>\n But the necessity outweighs my desire to run and hide.<\/p>\n And so, I\u2019ve learned something through this fear:<\/p>\n Valuable Insight<\/b><\/p>\n Fear is what makes me good at operating the equipment.<\/b><\/p>\n That fear actually makes me more cautious, reliable and attentive.<\/p>\n I am exact in following his instructions.<\/p>\n I respect the power and risks involved, so I\u2019m extremely careful and focused.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no chance of me become cocky or careless.<\/p>\n It has turned me into a better and more capable person, even if I have yet to completely overcome the fear itself.<\/p>\n The more experience I get, the less negative power the fear has, and the more fear becomes a useful tool.<\/b><\/p>\n Invitation<\/b><\/p>\n So, I invite you to reflect on areas of your life where fear may be holding you back.<\/p>\n Are there decisions to be made that make your heart pound and you want to run and hide?<\/p>\n What if, instead of avoiding or suppressing that fear, you allow it to activate your senses and push you towards growth?<\/b><\/p>\n Fear can be your secret weapon in making you more careful, deliberate, and ultimately, more capable and successful.<\/b><\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s in your business, relationships, or personal life, fear can help you become the best version of yourself.<\/p>\n Embrace it as a guide, an ally that propels you forward.<\/p>\n Remember, it\u2019s natural to feel fear.<\/p>\n But now that we know its potential, let\u2019s embrace the fear and harness its power, and watch as it transforms you into a more resilient, capable, and successful individual.<\/p>\n Much love my fearless friend,<\/p>\n Ever notice how fear can be both scary and empowering? It\u2019s a complex feeling that can either hold us back, or be a catalyst for personal growth. Allow me to share a recent experience on our farm that reminded me…<\/p>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"