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2.  Anxiety is just repeatedly experiencing failure in advance. ~ Seth Godin

3. . Sometimes being naked with fear is a good experience. It teaches us a lot about ourselves and about life. It is scary but it awakens us. ~ Leo Babauta

4. Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic. ~ Unknown

5. Every time we choose safety, we reinforce fear. ~ Cheri Huber

6. Find out what you're afraid of and go live there. ~ Chuck Palahniuk

7. The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure. ~ Sven Goran Eriksson

8. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. -~ Bertrand Russell

9. I have accepted fear as part of life – specifically the fear of change… I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back…. ~ Erica Jong

11. When you do what you fear most, then you can do anything. ~ Stephen Richards

12. Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson

13. Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

14. Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it. ~ Judy Blume

15. Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees. Get out of your comfort zone even if it means being uncomfortable. The road less traveled is sometimes fraught with barricades, bumps, and uncharted terrain. But it is on that road where your character is truly tested.  Have the courage to accept that you’re not perfect, nothing is and no one is — and that’s OK. 
~ Katie Couric

16. Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. ~ Dale Carnegie

17 You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’ You must do the thing you think you cannot do. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

18. Waiting to develop courage is just another form of procrastination. The most successful people take action while they’re afraid!  ~ Unknown‎

19. He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

21. Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will. ~ James Stephens

22. Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not. ~ Virgil Thomson

23. The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear. ~ Gandhi

24. I tend to scare myself. ~ Stephen King

25. I wonder if fears ever really go away, or if they just lose their power over us. ~ Veronica Roth

26. Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don't be afraid. ~ Frederick Buechner

27. Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free.
~ Jim Morrison

28. Have no fear of perfection – you'll never reach it. ~  Salvador Dalí

29. I’m intimidated by the fear of being average. ~ Taylor Swift

31. Without fear there cannot be courage. ~ Christopher Paolini

32. There are two kinds of fears: rational and irrational – or in simpler terms, fears that make sense and fears that don't. ~ Lemony Snicket

33. Men go to far greater lengths to avoid what they fear than to obtain what they desire.
~ Dan Brown,

34. Hard work is about risk. It begins when you deal with the things that you’d rather not deal with: fear of failure, fear of standing out, fear of rejection. Hard work is about training yourself to leap over this barrier, tunnel under that barrier, drive through the other barrier. And after you’ve done that, to do it again the next day ~ Seth Godin

35. Being aware of your fear is smart. Overcoming it is the mark of a successful person. ~ Seth Godin

36. Real fearlessness is the product of tenderness. It comes from letting the world tickle your heart, your raw and beautiful heart. ~ Chögyam Trungpa

37. You are willing to open up, without resistance or shyness, and face the world. You are willing to share your heart with others. ~ Chogyam Trungpa

38. How would you feel if you had no fear? Feel like that. How would you behave toward other people if you realized their powerlessness to hurt you? Behave like that. How would your reaction be to so-called misfortune if you saw its inability to bother you? React like that. How would you think toward yourself if you knew you were really all right? Think like that. ~ Vernon Howard

39. I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me, to make me less afraid, more accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise. I choose to risk my significance; to live so that which comes to me as seed goes to the next as blossom and that which comes to me as blossom, goes on as fruit. ~ Dawna Markova

41. Sometimes being naked with fear is a good experience. It teaches us a lot about ourselves and about life. It is scary but it awakens us. Leo Babauta

42. Surely, in the light of history, it is more intelligent to hope rather than fear, to try rather than not to try. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

43. Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crackpot' than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that seem important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost. ~ Thomas J. Watson    

44. Fear defeats more people than poverty, ignorance, superstition, ill health or lack of mental ability. ~ Albert Wiggam

45. Never compromise a dream. Do what you must. The fears, beasts, and mountains before you are part of the plan. Stepping stones to a promised land. To a time and place that is so much closer than even you expect. So don't let your eyes deceive you, for even as you read these words, your ship swiftly approaches. ~ Mike Dooley

46. We made it. Despite the fear and predictions of doom. We made it. Even though there were days when we were tired and there were days when we forgot who we were. We made it. And we must thank the stars for this. And the birds for their beautiful songs. And the strangers who were careful to smile. We made it. ~ Ron Atchison

47. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. ~ Ambrose Redmoon

48. Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use. ~Earl Nightingale

49. You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. 
~ Eleanor Roosevelt

51. Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person. ~ Dr. David M. Burns

52. Having a fear is natural. But letting a fear stop you from your dream is a tragedy. To beat the fear you just have to do it. ~ Leo Babauta

53. If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry. ~ Dalai Lama

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   If you're ready to embrace fear and seize your freedom, 
please join us for Thrive: Living Life Fully, Ecourse.

I created this course because we live in times of uncertainty and transition; for many people life never gets better than difficult. Struggle and frustration seem to be permanently etched on a daily to-do list.

I believe that, no matter what your external circumstances are, you can not only learn to cope but you can triumph and prosper. You can thrive.

I was ready to thrive.

There was a time in my life when I felt hopeless and depressed. I was stuck in the past. I spent my time freaked out, playing small, denying and hiding from fear.

I felt like nobody was on my side and I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. I didn’t see a way out. I was afraid that the future would only bring more of the same. I hated my life.

Have you felt this way in the past, as well?

One day, when I couldn’t stand the pain, craziness or drama any longer… I wanted to feel happy, I wanted to feel passion, I wanted to be fully alive!

I decided that I would do whatever it took to change everything. I got the help I needed. I took action and put into practice everything I learned. And I'm still learning. I embraced my power and my bright side. I grew. I became someone new and I never looked back. I learned how to weave my experiences into the narrative of my incredible life.

I’m still growing. I’m still weaving.

But now I thrive.

To thrive is an essence, a feeling or a way of being and traveling through one’s life. Thriving isn’t about an income, body type, luxury car or a job description. It’s a way of being, an energy, an essence.

People who thrive maneuver the path of life effortlessly, with simple elegance, a sense of purpose and adventure. Others find themselves deeply attracted to them and want to be in their presence.

They seem to have an inside secret on how to attract opportunity and abundance.

There is never a time that we’ll be without challenges, problems or lessons. This sounds like bad news. But it’s not – because we learn to thrive in spite of them. 

I can tell you from my personal experience that life does get easier and the best is yet to come!

I want to help you thrive!

I encourage you to sign up and open your life to the wisdom of this course; make the changes – you can do it – and soon you’ll flourish.

I’m not stronger or braver than you…you also can learn from your mistakes. You can live in the flow. You can redesign your life.

You have the power to turn everything around.
You can create your own magic!

You can be one of those people.

To thrive is a choice and it’s yours for the taking.

If you feel that there’s more to life than you’re experiencing, now is the time to revamp your plan and join me in the richness and fullness of life.

We begin December 1st! Here’s what you get:

Included in this course are insightful exercises that offer ways out of the common pitfalls of a mediocre life and into the strength, power and freedom of inner courage. You get lessons to put into practice immediately. This is a course whose time has come and not a minute to soon…

 28 Daily Lessons 

You get a lesson via email each day, including daily activities and actionable steps. These will become your “practices” to thrive.

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4 Videos for a Flourishing Life 

At the beginning of each week, you’ll get a video containing a lesson and story to motivate, inspire and support you on your journey.

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 2 Guided Meditations for Tapping Into the Energy to Thrive

You'll receive 2 guided meditations from Angela Artemis, author, meditation expert and intuition coach of Powered by Intuition.

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Private Facebook Group!

You’re not alone! You get to share your journey with others who want to thrive! You can join in the conversation or ask me questions. The connections you make and the friends you find are all part of the richness of life.

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Why Thriving Is Important

Take a few minutes and imagine how your life would be different if you were thriving. What thoughts, beliefs and habits did you let go of? What changed? How is your life different? See it, feel it and breathe it in.

Thriving is important because you’re a person of great value. You’re worthy of the best life has to offer.

Your life and your happiness are important because they allow you to shine. Those around you will notice and be invited to shine. It has a ripple affect around the world.

I see your pain but I also see your light. You’ve endured the darkness for too long. It’s your turn. It’s your time.

The world is fixated on what’s wrong. I’m fixated on what’s right, what could be better and how I can help make it so.

Come create a meaningful, fulfilling and flourishing life regardless of what is happening now. Not only for yourself – but for the world that is calling you into your power.

I believe we’re moving forward. We’re moving towards good. And I invite you to join us. We’ve been waiting for you.

Meet Your Guide

Hi, I’m Tess Marshall and I’ll walk with you on your path to greatness and a lifetime of thriving.

I’ve always been one to quickly dig myself out of any rut or bad habit. I got sick and tired of being sick and tired a long time ago! I’ve always wanted the best for myself and my family and I’m the type that says, “Just show me the way and I’ll do it.” And I do.

I hear from my friends and family that I’m living the dream. They want to trade places with me. As awesome as my lifestyle is, my bigger dream is to help more people do what I’ve been able to do: to thrive, to live and dig deeper, to create meaning, to laugh and love and serve and to connect.

I have a bigger dream, I want to bring others along as well. I want to show you the way. That is my purpose. I won’t quit until the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time commitment?

A good estimation is 30 minutes a day to read and do an exercise. It’s a small commitment with a big return. Do the course at the same time and place every day if possible. Make it part of your routine.

If you miss a day, pick up where you left off. If you have extra time, try an extra exercise. If a lesson doesn’t fit you, skip it.

Do I have access to the course after the 28 days?

Yes – for sure! Daily you’ll receive an email with the day’s link. On the last day of the course, you’ll get an email to a page with all 28 links and a pdf of all of the lessons. That way, you’ll have access to the entire course whenever you want a review.

Why 28 days?

Repetitiveness creates a habit. During this course you’ll be slowly changing the way you think, believe and act. The tools and lessons will make you stronger.

The principles you incorporate into your life during the four weeks are only the beginning. As with any other skills, the more you practice using these tools, the stronger the neurological connections in your brain will become, and the less you’ll have to think about when to use them. When a situation arises, you just will!

I know someone who needs this, how do I go about giving your course as a gift?

Purchase the ecourse and then email me the recipient's email address so I can register them. (Don’t forget to get their permission.)

Please email any additional questions to me at: [email protected].

You are worthy of a life filled with love, joy, laughter, adventure and a sense of purpose, passion and success. I would love for you to join us for the 4-week “Thrive” Ecourse!

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I can't wait for you to thrive!

Grateful,

Tess Marshall

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A guest post by Lorraine Cohen

"You are allowed to be scared. Fear doesn’t come up because you did something wrong, you’re doomed, or you look funny. Fear comes up because you’re not seeing some gorgeous, valuable and much-needed jewel right where you’re standing, and it will absolutely not let you go out that door without it." – Mark Silver 

I’ve been dancing with fear all my life. For example, when I was in my 30’s I overcame fear of public speaking to become a sought after speaker and I moved to a new state with little money and no steady income to build a coaching/spiritual guidance/therapy practice that is approaching its 28th year. Was it scary? Hell yeah.

How did I deal with my fears and doubts? At the time I used what most people were working with: affirmations, creative visualization, focusing on being in the present, breathing, hypnosis, emotionally eating….techniques geared to interrupt the mental messages, body sensations, and change beliefs and “get rid” of the fear feelings.

The focus was all about stopping and getting rid of unwanted fears and feelings.

In the late 1990’s my life fell apart for the second time.  After buying a new home, a new car, doing some home renovations, my therapy practice suddenly began to steadily decline.

Money fears created a panic and I found the usual mind control techniques failed to provide any long term relief. I had periods of feeling terrified, helpless, angry, desperate, and sad. At other times I saw something miraculous happening that would change my life if I just stayed strong, trusted and went the distance through the darkness into the Light.

What was missing?

I began to understand the missing pieces. Realized, facing fear is not about overcoming it, it is about walking through it. I began looking at fear in a new light…

Instead, imagine seeing fear as an ally to:

  • Keep you out of harm’s way by alerting you to danger
  • Help you to discern when you need to set healthy boundaries to be safe and protected
  • Support you in developing courage to show up to LIFE
  • Build faith in yourself, others, and God
  • Provide motivational and inspirational energy to break through perceived limitations and illusions to stand in your greatness.
  • Show you when the “little you” inside needs attention and comfort; to feel love, care, and protection
  • Empower you to find your voice in your relationships, your business and in the message you wish to share with the world.
  • And most importantly, show you when you have disconnected from the Divine within you, the true source of your power.

Trying to overcome fear by getting "rid of it" is a mind game you can’t win. 

As long as you see your fears as an enemy to defeat, you will continue to wage war against yourself.

To transform fear you must walk through it… to see the illusions and reclaim your Power.

The darkness or challenge is a pathway to the Light. You can get stuck in the story of a perceived problem. When you look for the deeper meaning of each experience that challenges you, you will always find healing, learning and growth opportunities.

Debbie Ford once wrote:

“Love the fears that you hold in your hand more than anything you have ever loved before.

Think about all the hours you have spent trying to deny, avoid, and get rid of these fears, and thank them for showing you your human limitations

Thank your fear for sending you out to look for ways to get rid of it. Look at how you have grown, healed and evolved in your search! Think of all you've discovered during your search! 

Thank your fear for bringing you into a journey of self-discovery to find your True Self and reunite with The Divine

Thank your fear for guiding you to see illusions created by your mind and being the catalyst for inspiration and motivation to take steps in faith, trust, and courage.

Thank your fear for helping you to reach out and connect with others, for your fear is probably what brought you to buy this audio!

Thank your soul for bringing fear into your life as a pathway to find your way back home to God – this presence within you that loves you dearly– this energy that always triumphs fear.

Love your fears as you would anything you cherish- bless them, honor them, and use them as the sacred reminders that they are…lighting the way back to the wholeness of your Sacred Self and into the loving embrace of the Divine. “

Beautiful wisdom….

You are living at an auspicious time in history, waking up to see life through a new set of eyes in this Era of Enlightenment.  Fear will continue to be a part of your life experience as you grow and evolve.

A critical key to dance in this new energy is to learn how to live in the present moment, embracing each experience without resistance and allowing your feelings to be fully felt without trying to control, manage, move, and direct their elimination.

Any attempt you do to try to control your experience will create more resistance and suffering.

Imagine a fire burning and your resistance is like continuing to throw logs on the fire to keep it going.

Feel your fears (and every emotion) without focusing on the mental story your mind/ego is creating.

Experience your emotions as the energy they are and breathe into them, doing NOTHING. Just feel, breathe and notice… body sensations, thoughts swirling…whatever…..let your emotions play out….

Without resistance and actively engaging your efforts to get rid of or stop what you don’t want to feel, the emotions will begin to burn out and fall apart leading to transformation. Peace and Grace will rush in when you stop fighting.

I always make a connection with the Divine; to feel the Presence within me to help me stay strong and present as I walk through my pain which is part of the Grace Release Process I use and teach my clients to master.

In fact, the most powerfull partner to help you change your relationship with fear and have an extraordinary life is God/Higher Power/Jesus/The Divine/Inner Presence….

Final note; In the last five years I have faced a third period of my life falling apart; almost losing my home, financial debt, business decline, breast cancer diagnosis (I am quite well) and many dark moments of pain, I have never felt stronger, more alive or richer. What has helped me is my community, my faith and trust, my inner guidance, most of all, God. Fear no longer dominates my life. Joy, peace, abundance, gratitude, love..does.

Embrace your fears with love instead of judging them and doing battle. Your life will change…

About Lorraine Cohen:

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Lorraine uses her extraordinary spiritual and intuitive gifts to empower clients to transform fear, release their burdens, and liberate their True Self; to live a life that is ‘awake and authentic’ and to create a reality that is conscious, deliberate and meaningful. Humanity’s awakening is her deepest prayer and commitment. Learn more about Lorraine here: Lorraine Cohen and sign up to receive her FREE meditation, special events, and ezine, “Connecting With Your Sacred Self.”  Visit her on Facebook

PS…My awesome friend Alex Blackwell, has a brand new book, Letting Go: 25 True Stories of Peace, Hope and Surrender, is now available exclusively from Amazon. This is your chance to let go of your baggage before 2014!

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