I have no mind blowing solution to facing your fear, except I had come to the end of my rope and said enough is enough. When do you think you have had enough and decide to take charge of your life and start really living?
I did that this summer, when the worst thing that could happen happened and I was still standing. Wow, talk about empowering.
Looking back I realize I had wasted so much time being afraid to stick my head out, I don't know if it is the current situation we all find ourselves with the economy, the elections, etc, but I find not going out and doing all you can to get what you want is a complete waste of a life or should I say time (same thing don't you think).
I wrote a post about facing my fear when I was going through it this summer maybe it will help someone else:
3 Steps to facing your fear I think I am paraphrasing but you get the gist.
I will tell you what has changed though, I walk down the street with a lot more confidence, I know myself and what I can and can not do. I know what I want and what I do not want. I don't fear the word No, and if you don't like me well, that is your loss. Talk about liberating.
I was on the treadmill today and my favorite "angry person song" came on, I mean that song that prepares you for war and a thought rang in my head, "I am not angry about anything or with anyone anymore." As of today, the song is now just a great workout song.
Sorry for the rant and thanks for listening, it is always fun to know there is an outlet.
Later folks,
-Tabs