Act Out of Love Instead of Fear (#047)
Let's talk about fear.
Fear of being a parent, friend, not being enough.
Sean has been going through these this week, and he and James talk about what drives them and why we shouldn’t let it get the best of us.
They discuss an exercise of writing down fears and anxieties to see them in a light of love, which is what Sean has been doing to overcome them.
Key Takeaways:
- The fear of loss can come with ownership.
- The fear of failure drives us to act out of fear.
- Do not project your fears onto your children.
- Fear can cause us to be impatient. Be kind and patient with yourself. You're fine the way you are.
Episode Quotes:
Sean on acting out of love as a parent
You put yourself in the shoes of your children and really pay attention to their needs, and respect them. Respect that they're intelligent enough to let you know versus living in fear that you know better than them.
James on responding to fear
You can be afraid of something, so you run away from it, or you can be afraid of something, so you fight.
Sean's tip on how to deal with fear and anxiety
If you find yourself living in anxiety or just, you know, in a state of suffering, take a look at your fears and think about how you can act out of love for the people around you and for yourself. Find ways to find compassion. A lot of our fears will come to pass.
