Mindful Moment #12 - Face your fears

Heya Mindful Readers!

It's human nature to avoid what scares us. The mind urges us to shy away from risk, change, potential hurt. But in doing so, we often sacrifice our greatest growth.

The most fulfilling parts of life - daring adventures, vulnerability in relationships, pursuingpurpose - require courage to lean into some natural fear or discomfort.

This week, we'll explore how to meet our trepidations with bravery, curiosity and compassion. How can we turn from avoidance toward wise action in the face of anxiety?

Mindful Moment: Meditation To Harness Your Inner Strength

By Dounia Safouane (@Dounia.Safouane)

This week's Mindful Moment This week's Mindful Moment harnesses the energizing power of the sun to fuel our courage. The sun's vibrant energy reminds us of our own inner light - an endless source of bravery, resilience and warmth we can call on. Our fears seem smaller when we connect to this endless well of inner resources.

Energy Moment

By Tor Njamo (@Tornjamo)

The predominant colour for this week is a soft blue, and this represents and for this week is represents ease and flow.?

For the coming week, prioritise leaning into relationships, ideas, projects, and new journey that feels easefull. If there is a high amount of resistance, and you are not just being fearful, consider whether it is correct for you.

Wellbeing Moment

Reframe your fears

By transforming your inner narrative, you transform what you believe is possible. With practice, this allows you to approach life's challenges with more confidence and courage. This week, we share with you a 5 steps framework to help you thrive beyond what is holding you back.

1. Exploring the Root: Reflect on a fear that has been lingering. What do you think might be the root cause of this fear? How did it originate, and how has it evolved over time?
2. Confronting Limiting Beliefs: Identify a fear that has held you back. What limiting beliefs are associated with this fear? Challenge yourself to reevaluate these beliefs and explore more empowering perspectives.
3. Visualizing Triumph: Imagine overcoming one of your fears. Picture the scenario in detail — how it feels, the environment, and the positive outcomes. How does visualizing success impact your perception of the fear?
4. Fear vs. Reality Check: Choose a fear and objectively assess its probability of occurring. What evidence supports or contradicts this fear? How does confronting the reality of the situation influence your perception?
5. Action Plan for Courage: Select a fear you're ready to face. Outline a step-by-step action plan to confront and navigate through this fear. How can you break it down into smaller, manageable tasks? What support or resources might you need?

Here's to embracing courage, rewriting narratives, and thriving beyond the fear!

Until next week with love

xx The Enlighten Team