Are Doubts Stopping You From Living?

Today, we are faced with doubts about the simplest facts of life. We can no longer believe everything we see, hear, or read at face value without consulting the source.

Yeah. I know. A lot of questions come up, but stay with me on this.

· Is the latest video for real or an AI creation?

· Is that latest, “Did you hear about…” designed to make our lives better, or make us fear the future, or support our own ideologies?

· Is the article we’re reading based on facts, or is it designed to trick us with slant, or uphold propaganda we support or abhor?

· Added to this, have we surrounded ourselves with people who never ask these questions, but prefer to live in a world where they have no choice but to succumb to the will of governments and corporations?

Wow. Take a breath, right?

We find ourselves doubting beliefs we’ve held sacred for much of our lives. Doubts will come up from time to time, no matter who we are or what we believe.

Our doubts are often similar to our sense of touch. If it’s hot, we break the connection. Like physical reactions, doubts can be a moment of reflection, and not the reason we refuse to move forward with our plans, our dreams, or our hopes. Doubts give us time to pause.

Doubt can be the reality of personal power. No one who started a new business, decided to pursue marriage, or made any other major changes did so without at least some semblance of skepticism.

Like an amusement park ride, change can be scary or exhilarating. The key factor to remember is that we have the ability and responsibility to choose.

Not choosing is choosing

“I didn’t have a choice,” you might be thinking.

That is seldom the case.

More accurately, we choose to do things that do not conflict with others’ choices. In effect, we let others decide, then often complain about the choice when we make no attempt to choose an alternative. We may not wish to forgo an event because it would make the host upset. So, we choose to attend, make ourselves and those around us uncomfortable, but at least mom, grandma, or our boss is pleased. Is that really the way you want to live your life?

I won’t.

There are several actions we can take if we allow doubts get to the point of incapacitation. Find one below that resonates with you and try the rest another time.

These methods include:

· Merge with the doubt. If this seems odd to you, take note. I’ve received training in this technique and can vouch for its effectiveness. To “merge with the doubt,” quiet yourself by taking four deep, slow breaths. As best you can, let go of any thoughts about how this situation needs to be resolved. Simply let it be, no matter what it is. See the doubt as an entity and have a chat with it. Does that sound a bit too far-fetched for you? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. It can result in amazing breakthroughs and healings in your life. (Yes, I can help you do this!)

· Recall how you managed to overcome obstacles in your path in the past. This focuses on your previous wins in difficult situations, which can give you additional strength to move forward.

· Think of how your strength and willingness to help someone else made a difference in their life. Alternatively, consider who could provide the support and guidance you need.

· Finally, set and maintain your intention. Too often, we run headlong into a serious problem or situation without the foggiest idea of what we want as a result. What do you want in this instance? Focus on the outcome, not all that needs to happen to get there.

Simple, right? Oh, hell no! It takes work to sustain a better attitude about our lives and the future of our planet. Are you willing to join me?

Life isn’t some straight line from sorrow and frustration to ecstasy and joy. There are hills and valleys as we go through our short time on this planet. Make the most of it to the best of your ability. I’ll tell you one thing:

It sure beats the crap out of sitting there on the pity pot, wondering why we feel stuck with no knight in shining armor to rescue us.

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