The only thing we have to fear is: fear itself. Nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. President Franklin D. Roosevelt
In the book of Isaiah 51:12 it reads: ‘I am the One who comforts you. So why should you be afraid of mortals who live and die like the grass?’ And in the 1980s TV series The A-Team, the famous Mr. T had an expression: ‘Be somebody…or be somebody’s fool… I pity the fool!’
That says it all, my fellow Steemers. It confirms that you should be bold and not let any fearful mentality take you hostage. We are all Pilgrims traveling through this imperfect earthly globe, with huge obstacles of disappointments and discouragements. In this life nobody is spared from hard times. So be bold and strong and stay away from hateful negative input.
Losing loved ones or losing money can be very depressing and excruciating, driving you to thoughts of self-harm or resentment. But the best remedy out of such a mindset, is to willingly take off our eyes from self, to serve others in need. By experience I know that solely concentrating on career and money-matters can mislead you and keep you on a social island. Your love can turn cold, and this is what fear and greed create. I learned that the best way out of this and into success, is to focus on investing your given gifts and talents to help others.
Law of Nature
When you concentrate on lending a hand and sharing your know-how and resources, it will ultimately provide the rewards you are seeking. When you fearlessly invest in a good social network - like this Steemit community - people will be inspired to help others and you will be abundantly provided for in the end. That is the unbreakable law of Nature. You sow first, and after a while you reap what you sow. No exception!
Fear and impatience are your enemies though. Especially if you were raised with a lack of self-worth like me, you tend to doubt others with a suspicious mind. But focusing on solving the needs of others, will take away the focus off your own frustrations and limitations. And of the things you hoped for, but did not see materialize yet. With deeds of love, courage and wisdom, you will leave behind an eternal legacy that money just can’t buy. If you concentrate on compassion and quality in your communication and sharing, then you make others happy and your rewards will surely follow.
Patience pays off
And please be determined to be patient. So many times I have lost opportunities or money in the market. Just because I was afraid of losing my investment, although the technical analysis was in my favor. This is where the fatal ‘buy high and sell low’-strategy takes investors captive into a losing streak. Don’t give in to fear, but listen to good advice and use common sense. Fear is a tyrant, a slave-driver. You should confront it with a bold and positive attitude and patience. Think of it this way: fear is like the famous Saint-Gotthard, a huge unmovable mountain range between cold Switzerland and warm Italy. Patience is like the tunnel with a highway that will take you through that unmovable mountain of fear to the other side. There a bright and sunny climate awaits you.
So go for it, and let's turn Steemit into a great human sharing experience!