I can remember when I would have shock waves of fear that seemed to shoot through me like lightning waves.  I’d have a thought that would produce a rush of adrenaline and an energetic shock that moved through me in a way that my heart would start racing instantly.

Once I had a mild panic attack that was a whole different kind of fear but felt almost foundational – like my very core was threatened.

If only someone could have told me then what I now know!  And A Course in Miracles says it so well in so many ways:

“All fear is ultimately reducible to the basic misperception that you have the ability to usurp the power of God.”  

A Course in Miracles T-2.I.4.

I understand that it seems hard to believe that all fear comes from judging, and from thinking thoughts that are untrue.  It can seem as though fear comes from what’s happening in the world that frightens us.  Yet, the truth is it is our opinions that are frightening us precisely because when we affirm our judgments and opinions we are affirming that we are the ones who decide who is good and who is bad, who is right and who is wrong, and in doing so we become the usurpers.  

We can train our mind to see beyond appearances and recognize only the truth, or we can live with fear.

I move that we love ourselves enough to stop frightening ourselves.

Consider if there’s someone in your life that you really love and adore – would you yell at them?  Frighten them?  Torture them?

We wouldn’t do those things if we truly loved them.  Would we?  Hmmmmm …

What judgment do you have that’s worth holding onto when you know that it will cause your own suffering?

Think of all the things you’ve done to try to end your suffering that haven’t really worked.

Would you try the one thing that actually works?

Or do you feel that you can have your judgments and the fear you experience is unrelated?

I don’t think I could have believed giving up my opinions would relieve me of fear.  I only know that it works because I’ve been giving up my judgments as part of my daily spiritual practice for over a decade and as a result, I don’t have much fear.  Most of the fear I experience these days is in the form of annoyance, confusion or frustration.

I can’t remember the last time I felt one of those shock waves of fear, but I can remember feeling joyous and grateful yesterday, and the day before, and the day before that.  I feel grateful and thankful even now as I write this.

I let God be God.

I am part of God, and I don’t need to judge anything or anyone anymore.

I’m not interested in being a usurper.  I prefer to feel free and harmonious ALL of the time.  I am intent on it.  I am closer to my goal every day!  And for this, I am so very grateful!  I am loving myself free of lack, attack and limitation.  It’s happening now.

SATURDAY: Here’s a way out of that guilt – If you’re feeling stuck, trapped, depressed, or just sad, forgiveness is the way to Freedom.  That’s why we offer free forgiveness workshops a couple of times each month.  The next one is September 7.  If you take the steps I suggest, you will experience more Freedom. Please invite your friends.

STARTS MONDAY – My Finding Freedom From Fear spiritual boot camp isn’t for everyone – it’s for those who are willing to dive in and do the work to free their mind – and have fun doing it! Click here now to learn more.

Not sure if one of my programs is right for you? You’re invited to schedule a free Exploratory Call with one of our certified spiritual counselors to get your questions answered and see if this program can bring you the results YOU would like!

If you’d like support in finding freedom in your heart and mind, in letting go of ALL guilt, shame, blame, regret, resentment, jealousy and anything else you’ve been hanging onto, please consider taking my Finding Freedom From Fear spiritual bootcamp and joining with other like-minded souls who are doing the same work. I find that when we do the work together we get there faster and we laugh a lot more. It’s so much easier when we peel the layers of painful patterns together. Easier, faster, more Love, more Light, more fun, that’s the way for me! You’re invited!

Let’s make a quantum leap together.  

If you’d like my help developing a spiritual practice of Self-care that clears out the old patterns of past beliefs in order to move out of the unconscious guilt and punishing yourself, blaming others, living like a victim or a martyr, feeling guilty and ashamed, and into feeling more connected with Spirit, please check out my Finding Freedom From Fear Spiritual Bootcamp class– it’s designed to be a rocket booster for your spiritual journey.Starts September 9. Follow your intuition – only you know if this is right for you right now.

If you feel you’ve been holding yourself back and letting fear decide, this might be your answered prayer! If it’s right for you, you’ll know.  Trust your intuition!