Fear stops everyone from doing things. Nobody is brave all of the time. How would your life be different if you thought less of your worry, doubts and fears and more of your courage, ideas and dreams?
I visited the Henry Ford Museum the last time I was in Michigan and today I went to Greenfield Village.
Both times I was engaged in a world of incredible inventions, brave visionaries and living traditions that span three centuries of American life.
Sounds, sights and sensations are spread out on 200 acres. I went places I’ve never been before and I saw things I’ve only previously imagined.
Some of the things on display in the Henry Ford Museum are:
- The 1961 Lincoln Continental, SS-100-X that President John F. Kennedy was campaigning in when he was assassinated.
- The rocking chair President Abraham Lincoln was sitting in when he was shot.
- Thomas Edison’s alleged last breath in a sealed tube!
- The camp bed George Washington owned.
- The bus Rosa Parks was arrested in for refusing to give up her seat.
- And so much more!
In Henry Ford’s Village, the highlights for me were:
- The Wright brothers’ home and bicycle shop.
- A replica, of Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park, laboratory complex.
- Henry Ford’s birthplace, furnished exactly as it was during his mother’s time.
- The Illinois courthouse, where Abraham Lincoln practiced law.
- Henry Ford’s prototype garage, where he built the Ford Quadricycle.
- And so much more!
I didn’t realize that Thomas Edison was Henry Ford’s mentor! I like to think Ford admired Edison for his resilience. What kept Edison going was that he didn’t dwell on his many failures. He kept inventing because he never ran out of passion or new ideas!
It takes courage to follow your dreams. It takes the willingness to rise again after each failure.
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We often lose sight of how many opportunities we miss when we give up a bold life for staying stuck and playing small.
Don’t allow fear to steal your courage or dreams. Don’t allow fear to rob the world of your gifts and talents.
Fear stands in the way of what you want the most
Fear robs you of the belief that all is well with the world. If you want to have financial freedom, check your beliefs about money. Do you thing money is evil, scare and hard to obtain?
These beliefs keep you striving instead of thriving. Focus on giving vs. getting. Be generous. Be of service.
Fear increases your worry and hinders your faith
Worry is a waste of time. Believe in yourself, in the universe and in your amazing future. Believe in your family, friends and the ability to thrive. You choose how to use your mind.
You decide how you perceive the world. Faith mixed with passion and love will bring miracles. Have faith in yourself and your dreams.
Fear will keep you stuck in the pain of the past
When you are deep in fear you’ll play the victim and see the world as unfair. You’ll rerun stories and justify why you are right and others are wrong. Practice staying out of the pain of the past. Release resentment and bitterness.
Practice seeing others through the lens of love. Stay in the present and ground yourself in joy.
Fear keeps you from risking and growing forward
Fear has a negative voice. It tells you why things won’t work out or how you’ll look like a fool if you try something new and fail. Encourage yourself. Build those risk muscles. Try something new. Break down your next big step into smaller ones.
Move forward in spite of any circumstances. Be prepared, be consistent, be dependable Focus on solutions Get moving and grooving. Carry on!
Fear makes decisions for you
We make about 35,000 decisions in one day. We make important decisions, simple decisions and life altering decisions. When we choose fear, we cheat ourselves of our greatness and the world of our gifts.
Become aware of the conscious decisions you make. Our decisions make up the landscape of our lives. Litter yours with love.
Fear is a thief of dreams
Fear will convince you that you aren’t smart enough, strong enough or worthy enough of your desires. Fear lies. Don’t trust fear. Remember the times you’ve succeeded. Dwell on the hard times you’ve overcome and the lessons and blessings you’ve received.
Remember you are part of a Divine legacy. You’re worth is in your DNA. It’s impossible to be unworthy! Shake off your fear. Dream big. Act bravely. As Dr. Seuss wrote, “Oh the places you’ll go!
Fear stops you from acknowledging your blessings
You have everything you need in this moment. If you didn’t, you couldn’t survive. Scarcity, doubt, comparison and competition will blind you to your blessings. Focus on what’s right in your world. Reflect on what you got right in the last 24 hours.
Don’t let fear win. Use your 10 fingers to count your blessings the next time you’re afraid. You can’t be afraid and grateful at the same time.
When we are into fear we close ourselves off from life. When we experience courage we open ourselves to everything life has to offer with enthusiasm, excitement and joy.
The next time you are filled with fear acknowledge what is right and beautiful in your life. Today is the best day of your life. The best time to be alive on the planet is now.
Don’t delay your vision. Don’t abandon your dreams. Put your energy into creating the best future possible. Leave a legacy. Live your awesome life!
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