F.E.A.R.

fear

fɪə/

noun

1. 1.

   an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.

   "I cowered in fear as bullets whizzed past"

   "she sought help to overcome her fears"

verb

1. 1.

   be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or harmful.

   "I hated him but didn't fear him any more"

   have a phobia about, have a horror of, have a dread of, shudder at, take fright at "he fears heights and open spaces"

One of the most debilitating emotions of humankind

Erodes common sense

Faith

Belief

If You Let It!!!!

Please don't let fear ruin your peace, happiness and general well-being

Fear is having a field day with what is happening in the world

It is destroying peace of mind

It is causing people to turn against other people

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love

The Fear of turning 40

You know what? I don't have it. I'll be honest and admit that I don't really understand what the fuss is all about.

Yes at times I'll ask "where have the last 15 yrs gone" but not because I'm afraid of being 40 but because my mind still thinks I'm only 25 hahahaha

6mths before turning 30 I took stock of my life. I had goals that I had wanted to reach before I turned 30 and was a bit shocked that I hadn't achieved them. I haven't once worried about what goals I have or haven't achieved by 40. I have my faith, husband, children, family, friends, life/health and home what better goals are there?

I look at birthdays the same way as I look at wrinkles - they are all badges of life - and what marvelous medals they are.

I know I don't have many wrinkles and I'm probably glad I don't, but when I see someone with wrinkles I see beauty. The beauty of life forever to show and wonder at the knowledge that person may hold.

So in just over 2 wks I'll leave my 30s behind forever as I enter my new stage. Maybe I'm finished with the caterpillar stage and I'll finally turn into a beautiful butterfly :D