We are all afraid of something.

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For some, it may not be that obvious most of the time.

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Others are very present to their fear every day.

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Different people find different ways to cope with their fear.

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Some just run away from it.

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Other people just suppress it for as long as they can.

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Still others, probably most of us, find ways to manage it without truly dealing with it.

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And then there are the rare individuals who dive into it.

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They are so in tune with themselves that they can't bare to hold on the fear so they must resolve it right away.

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Regardless of our own individual approach to fear, ultimately, we all have to face it one way or another.

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For when we have a fear that we are ignoring, it is surely driving our behavior at an unconscious level.

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That is the truly tricky thing about fear.

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Whether we want it to or not, it is controlling so much of our lives.

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And we are not even aware of it most of the time.

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This is why no matter how scary the fear is, it is always better to deal with it than to ignore it or suppress it.

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So how do we confront our fears?

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We all take a different approach, yet eventually it always comes down to being truly honest with ourselves.

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To be honest about what it is that truly scares us and why.

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It is only when we look at the fundamental reasons we are afraid that we can find a way to release those fears.

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Maybe, once we truly face them, the best thing we can do is to just give them space.

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Hold them without judgment.

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Ask them what it is they truly want.

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Usually, when we allow the fear to have a voice, the energy dissipates.

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Other times we may have to do some deep processing with a professional for those that are born of deep trauma.

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The thing is there is no one way to deal with fear.

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We can all find a different way to face our own fears.

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Yet we eventually have to feel them, no matter what.

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For the energy of fear remains in our nervous system until we actually feel it and allow it to run it's course.

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The tricky part is not to get stuck in it and wallow in our fears.

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Should you find yourself in that situation, it is time to look for professional help.

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Most of the time we can deal with our fears with the support of a partner or a close friend.

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As long as we can be truly honest with ourselves about what we are really feeling.

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And that is not easy.

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So what fears have you been holding on to?

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How can you find a way to face, feel, and release your fears?

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~ Sam Liebowitz, The Conscious Consultant

Host of The Conscious Consultant Hour