Thriving Thursdays: What Scares You?
Thanks to Chris the Story Reading Ape once again for inviting me to be a guest at the tree-house. This post is already live there, but I want to re-share it here too. (Click here.)
Of course every day I wish for you to thrive. However, Thursday is the day I make a big deal over it. So here I go again!
If something truly frighten us it’s huge (at least to us). Oddly enough, those big fears can be overcome by small things. One little step at a time, one day at a time, gradually.
When you see yourself overcoming part of a fear each day it will lift you up — you will thrive. To quote one of my favorite people in history…
Do one thing that scares you every day… Eleanor Roosevelt
Wishing you a thriving Thursday.
Mega hugs,
Teagan
“Don’t be afraid of being scared. To be afraid is a sign of common sense. Only complete idiots are not afraid of anything.
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That is very true too, Mihran. As they say, “discretion is the better part of valor.” 😀
However, little mundane fears can really get in the way for some of us. Taking on those small, yet debilitating fears a little at a time can help us overcome them.
Have a beautiful weekend. Hugs.
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I’m proud of myself, I get up everyday and face life, so I do what scares me. The cow pic gave me giggle – she’s absolutely, er, bovine… 😉
Mega I’m so cheesy hugs xoxo
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Bovine… Ha!!! Donna, you know I love a corny joke! 😀
Yepper I agree wholeheartedly with that. Facing life each day is truly scary… Mega hugs right back, my friend.
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I loved the cow video. I have overcome a lot of fears in my lifetime, but I’m not sure at my age there are enough fears to overcome one a day. Great uplifting post. Love and hugs, dear Teagan.
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Running out of fears? Michelle you are a true thriver. Happy weekend hugs!
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But my greatest fears cannot be overcome. I will live with the fear of losing another child for all of my life.
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Dear Michelle… no one could fault you for that fear. Yet you live and love well — it shows in your photos and your words. That is true bravery — having the fear that you have, and yet loving more and more. Huge hugs, my friend. ❤
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Teagan, your sweet words of comfort mean a great deal to me. Thank you. Love and hugs. ♥
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I’m always here Michelle . More hugs.
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Lots of love and hugs, Teagan
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I used to be terrified of sharks, and I wouldn’t get in the water, not even knee high. And heights…I couldn’t climb a ladder. Ridiculous!
But I jumped out of an airplane, for reasons I can’t remember now, and the terror I felt that split second after stepping off the airplane literally scared every fear out of me. I’m not afraid of anything anymore.
I slayed my greatest fear, so what is everything else in comparison?
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Ha! Well, those are perfectly understandable fears. But you’re extraordinary for conquering them. Have a sensational Saturday. Hugs.
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Same to you
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Listening to the daily news these days is frightening…thank goodness for kitties! 🙂
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You’ve got that right, Lavinia! It’s like some dystopian horror show. I recommend facing the news in small doses. 😀 Seriously though, I can’t handle much of it at a time. Thanks for visiting. Have a marvelous Monday.
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Sometimes I get too far inside my head that I cannot seem to calm it.. Fear can be paralyzing.. I find your post calming and thank you for it ♥
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What a wonderful comment, Christy! That means the world to me. Wishing you a marvelous Monday. Hugs.
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Here’s to overcoming fears one by one 🙂
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Indeed, Andrea. Facing a fear, acknowledging its existence is a huge first step. Mega hugs.
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A great cool post! 🙂
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Welcome Sophie! I’m glad you enjoyed Thriving Thursday. I’ll be re-sharing them the third Thursday of each month when I’m a guest at the tree-house of the Story Reading Ape.
It’s wonderful of you to stop by. Have a satisfying Saturday!
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Greetings from a Foodie from Belgium. Hugs!
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Great post. You too have a great time
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Thanks Trisha. Hugs!
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These Thursdays are just coming around too Quickly Teagan.. 🙂 and I am in total agreement with you..
Sending LOVE… and lots of hugs.. Have a beautiful weekend..
Sue
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Hi Sue, it’s lovely to see you. Now that I’ve finally caught up (getting these posts into my own “library”) I’ll only be re-sharing them on the third Thursday of each month — when I visit the Story Reading Ape.
It’s finally a gloriously sunny day, even if very cold. Have a fabulous Friday. Love & hugs right back. Oh, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Your welcome.. and Ditto back my lovely friend.. xxx
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I don’t like the idea of being scared, but it does always feel good to overcome a fear. Thanks for some scary advice, Teagan. It’s late, so, I’ll send a hug back but wich you a fantastic Friday.
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LOL, scary advice… I never feel I’m giving advice though — just encouragement. Happy Maddie-St Paddy Day. More hugs.
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Potato Potahto 🙂
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Overcoming some fears is easier said than done. Sometimes, depending on what the fear is, I will visualize myself doing what I’m afraid of. The fear can only scare me for a little while when it’s only a visual in my mind. I had a fear I had overcomes years ago but it returned. There are some fears that we have no control over, for example, what another person can do to us, but we can control how we handle it. Happy Thursday.
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Very true, Mary. Thanks for taking a moment to comment. Thrive on, my friend!
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I overcome fears by thinking and envisioned places I have been and liked very much. I relive events that happened in those places and magically the burden of fear disappears or at least becomes bearable.
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It’s wonderful that you have those memories, Valentina. Thrive on! 😀 Hugs.
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Interesting post….facing our fears is the only way to beat them. I spent the first forty years of my life in a state of anxiety….and I had a serious needle phobia…but I am glad to say that I beat both the anxiety and the phobia…and yes it did make me feel very good….:) Thank you dear Teagan…I love your thought provoking posts….Enjoy a lovely evening and keep warm. Janet. xxx
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Dear Janet, I have no doubt that you faced down those fears. You really are an inspiration. My situation here (so many years of it) has become a true anxiety problem. So I keep sharing these mini-posts — encouraging myself as I try to encourage others. Heartfelt thanks for your comment. Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hummingbird hugs!
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Already Sunday morning….hope you are enjoying a relaxing, stress free weekend….sending lots of hummers in your direction…janet x
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Yes, already Sunday, Monday right around the corner.
Thanks Janet, I’m doing my best. Hummers gladly accepted. 😀 Mega hugs.
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Sending more on Monday morning. 🙂 xx
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Good morning, Janet. How nice to begin the day and the workweek with you and the hummingbirds. ❤
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I already scared myself today. I made a video of me with my new hairstyle and GRAY growing out to wish somebody a happy birthday. Scary, but fun!
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Kathryn… LOL. I’m horribly camera shy, so I will grant you — that is facing a fear. But I’m sure it looks great on you. Mega hugs.
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xoxo
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Sound advise from a great woman and a very happy Thriving Thursday my friend. Thats the way we grow, stepping out, taking a chance and if we don’t succeed try try again.
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You are so right, Suzanne. I realize that it’s much easier said than done. As I told Gerlinde over at the “tree-house” I had to face a fear at work this morning — a meeting filled with toxic stuff and people, feeling like the world would be against me. I have hardly slept all week because of it. I felt like the “comical” photo of a lone cat walking past a line of German Shepherd dogs! LOL. But like the photographed cat, I sauntered past them, (pretending to be) fearless. Mega hugs my friend.
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Good for you. I’m sure you entered that meeting fiercely and with courage👊🏼👊🏼❤
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I think I’m that cow. Hugs my friend and have a thriving Thursday.
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LOL, Gerlinde, I so relate to that cow! A thriving, hug-filled Thursday right back to you. ❤ 🙂
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That cow is hilarious – thanks for the laugh and have a Thriving Thursday, Teagan!
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Thanks Teri. I’m almost as big of a fan of the cow as I am of Eleanor Roosevelt. 😀 A thriving, hug-filled Thursday right back to you.
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The cow image cracked me up, Teagan. I have found over the years that most fears can be faced and overcome once I set my mind to it. I don’t fear much at all these days. I wish that was true for those in the world who face really terrifying events. Thanks for spreading the love. Huge hugs and keep thriving.
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I’m glad to know you are such a thriver, Diana. 🙂 ⭐ Mega hugs right back.
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Thanks, Teagan. I’m not surprised she’s a firm favourite. A great woman. And love the cow! It made me think of this…
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Hahaha! I love the video, Olga. That cow is certainly thriving! She’s my role model for today. Enjoy the rest of the week. Huge hugs.
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Reblogged this on ravenhawks' magazine and commented:
Thank you Teagan, enjoy your Thursday.
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Thank you, Dyanna. I’m there at the edge of the deep blue sea with everyone else. Together we’ll thrive. 😀 Thanks for reblogging. Mega hugs.
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