Daily Question, November 6 What fears are getting in the way of fully appreciating the fact that I am alive today? 15 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. kathleen7 years agokathleenThe fear of being myself 1 Reply John Turner7 years agoJohn Turner*Worries about financial stability *My wife’s ability to conceive *The state of our nation 1 Reply Hot Sauce7 years agoHot SauceI think, for me, it is a fear of being willing to be myself and show others my divinity. I am getting much better at this, but sometimes, I am less willing to disclose and be authentic than I wish I was. Today, I intend to be my divine self-and that without shame. 1 Reply Reina M7 years agoReina MMy fear of the future and how it will effect myself, my family, friends, fellow citizens and in turn the whole world. Breathing a deep breath. Knowing that I am in fact, breathing is reassuring. Staying present is security enough. Grateful that I can be in control of how I respond and activate my internal GPS in order to help others and myself is relief. Just remembering that all things are connected and that God gives us challenges and opportunities for us to fully come into the highest for... My fear of the future and how it will effect myself, my family, friends, fellow citizens and in turn the whole world. Breathing a deep breath. Knowing that I am in fact, breathing is reassuring. Staying present is security enough. Grateful that I can be in control of how I respond and activate my internal GPS in order to help others and myself is relief. Just remembering that all things are connected and that God gives us challenges and opportunities for us to fully come into the highest form of ourselves is beautiful and hopeful. Thank you big brother Jesus. Thank you for another day of life. Read More1 Reply Sampath Kumar7 years agoSampath KumarThe recurring pains around my neck and that swelling on the shoulder are disquieting and a source of my anxiety. I keep praying and wishing for a happy and healthy future. 1 Reply Ed Schulte7 years agoEd SchulteWhat fears are getting in the way of fully appreciating the fact that I am alive today? Well firstly, the "fears getting in the way" are either cleaver elementals or emotions generated by anxiety which is generated by the egoism of the Temporary personality .......those possibilities haven't shown up yet so I will have to wait and watch for it. In the meantime I will post this quote from Br David's "Deeper then Words" which explains precisely how I, as an Essene Christian, will knowingly ... What fears are getting in the way of fully appreciating the fact that I am alive today? Well firstly, the “fears getting in the way” are either cleaver elementals or emotions generated by anxiety which is generated by the egoism of the Temporary personality …….those possibilities haven’t shown up yet so I will have to wait and watch for it. In the meantime I will post this quote from Br David’s “Deeper then Words” which explains precisely how I, as an Essene Christian, will knowingly be the “Watcher”. Start Quote “Greek statues typically have a support leg and a free leg. Beginners in self-awareness stand with their support leg firmly in their ego consciousness. The goal of spiritual training is to shift our weight until the center of gravity rests in the true Self-our Buddha nature, as Buddhists would say; other traditions use other expressions. Saint Paul writes, “I live, yet no longer I, but Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). Try to feel your way inside toward that core of yourself where you are the Watcher who is not your thoughts but can watch them. This going-inward unveils your Self to yourself-your Christself. The more we identify with this reality, the more we become uniquely ourselves and, at the same time, one with all others. Only this Self can “believe” in the full sense; only our true Self can trust unconditionally.” Read More3 Reply Tori7 years agoToriThe fear of not having enough or being enough. 3 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaelI think the biggest fear to deal with is the fear of dying. I haven’t had that fear in a minute so I feel fully engaged all day every day. i am working on slight fear of being “lovable” and worthy of the wonderful relationships I have. 1 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinOn the contrary! I appreciate fully, hour-by-hour, the fact that I am alive today! Besides, when you get to a certain age and realize that you’re taking all kinds of steps to protect the health that you have by taking care of your body, taking your medicine and taking care of your mind, it would be silly not to appreciate the fact that I, and you, are still here! Thus far, I have had the good fortune to be able to walk out of every funeral home that I’ve visited. Someday, I’ll have a long ... On the contrary! I appreciate fully, hour-by-hour, the fact that I am alive today! Besides, when you get to a certain age and realize that you’re taking all kinds of steps to protect the health that you have by taking care of your body, taking your medicine and taking care of your mind, it would be silly not to appreciate the fact that I, and you, are still here! Thus far, I have had the good fortune to be able to walk out of every funeral home that I’ve visited. Someday, I’ll have a long time to be dead, so for now, I’m liking it here and I appreciate fully the fact that I have this day to live. – Kevin Read More5 Reply Gina7 years agoGinaKevin, your words ring so true with me…..death is a long time .. I also think of these words: Not success. Not growth. Not happiness, The cradle of your love of life…is death. Stephen Jenkinson 0 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinGreetings Gina, this is beautiful. Thank you. 0 Reply Palm7 years agoPalmKevin, I was just laughing out loud here at the office after reading your statement “I’ll have a long time to be dead”, spirit lifting indeed, thank you! 🙂 2 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinHello Palm, Well, I’m glad that I lightened up the workplace with a little death talk! Ha! 🙂 2 Reply Aine7 years agoAineI, personally, enjoyed the, “I’ve walked out of every funeral home I’ve been in” comment! My twisted brain initially pictured a mummy hopping out, but it soon turned to the triumph and gratitude of a more confident stride back into life. 1 Reply Barbara7 years agoBarbaraAs so often the fear not to have enough time for all the things I think I have to do. What can help? To ask what is really necessary and possible. To remember that it takes no time at all to be present now, that everything else is secondary and takes the time it needs. And fully appreciating that I’m alive today slows down everything. Thank you for this question! 2 Reply My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. 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