Beyond Fear Lies Freedom: Living a Purposeful Life

Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we can experience. It can motivate us to take action, or it can hold us back and prevent us from living a life that is truly fulfilling.

When we allow our fear to control us, we become stagnant, unable to move forward, and unable to make choices that align with our true purpose. However, when we learn to confront our fears and move beyond them, we unlock a sense of freedom that can help us live a better, more purposeful life.

The first step in overcoming fear is to recognise that it exists (at least as an energy within us). Fear can show up in many different guises: fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of making a mistake, fear of the unknown, fear of change. These fears can be paralysing, and if left unchecked, can prevent us from making decisions that will help us grow and evolve.

Once we acknowledge our fears, we can begin to explore them. It's essential to ask ourselves why we are afraid and what is causing us to feel that way. Often, our fears stem from past experiences or limiting beliefs we hold about ourselves. By understanding where our fears come from, we can begin to challenge them and reframe our thinking to align with our heart's intentions and aspirations.

Journaling is a great technique to interrogate our fears. But an even more powerful method is the Energy Alignment Method. The latter uses our body as a dowsing mechanism to determine how, where and why we experience fear and release it from all forms of our energy (mental, emotional, physical and spiritual) in a very simple and effective way.

It's also crucial to realise that fear is a natural part of the growth process. Every time we step outside of our comfort zone and try something new, we are bound to feel some level of fear. However, by embracing that fear and using it as a catalyst for growth, we can achieve incredible things and unlock new levels of freedom in our lives.

When we learn to move beyond fear, we gain the freedom to make soul-aligned choices. These choices are the ones that align with our true purpose, and they can help us live a life that is truly fulfilling. Whether it's pursuing a new career path, starting a business, or making a significant life change, when we make choices that align with our values and aspirations, we experience a sense of inner peace and fulfilment that is hard to match.

However, making soul-aligned choices requires a certain level of courage. It requires us to be vulnerable, to take risks, and to trust ourselves and the universe. When we do this, we open ourselves up to endless possibilities and opportunities that we may have never considered before.

Drawing on my own personal experience, I made a choice not to return to full-time employment after going through a Covid-related redundancy in 2020. I've faced the fear of not having a regular monthly income, but somehow I knew that to live a more fulfilling life and to make a greater contribution to this world through the fuller expression of my gifts (therapies, coaching and speaking), I had to make a clear choice in the direction of my dreams and aspirations. I did this despite the uncertainty, despite not knowing what was going to unfold, despite some limiting beliefs around money, despite some lingering doubts around my ability to deliver and succeed.

But I always told myself, if not now, when? When will I choose myself over the expectations of others, over a job that never really fully inspired me? When will I have the chance again to explore my deeper raison-d-être? When will I have the chance of really creating a life that I can begin to really love and experience fullest flexibility and freedom with?

In the end, the greater fear for me was not living a life of richer meaning and purpose, of not reaching for the stars, of not living a life on my own terms (with the freedom and joy which that brings), of not having the chance to create conditions where I express myself fully and most wonderfully in every single way, of not looking back on my life and saying "that was a rich and rewarding life, I have indeed left an indelible and incredible legacy".

In the end, the freedom that lies beyond fear is the freedom to live a better, more purposeful life. It's the freedom to pursue our dreams, to make choices that align with our values, and to not allow our fears to hold us back. When we embrace this freedom, we unlock a sense of inner peace and fulfilment that is truly priceless.

God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies those who respond to the call. You will be divinely supported, but you have to move through the curtain of fear, because God is waiting on the other side with a warm embrace to show you that you will be supported if you're following your Dharmic path of truth, self-realisation and self-amplification. The biggest challenge is to have the courage to trust that all is well and you are Divinely supported when you heed the call and follow through on your heart's intentions with aligned action-taking.

So, if you're feeling stuck or held back by fear, remember that you have the power to move beyond it and create a life that is truly fulfilling. Reach out if you need some support or guidance in this.