We are human and we fear so many things so it is only natural we will allow fear to block us at times and at others it can be a great motivator to get us moving and it may help us to survive but only in certain situations. When fear represents False Evidence Appearing Real and then we want to Fuck Everything And Run, fear gets to be problematic. For some of us with past trauma or chronic self doubt or poor people skills and understanding or basic trust in human nature due to unhealthy parenting or harsh experiences fearful thinking can just run us at times and limit us in every kind of way. It can block us from new experiences. Once we have an understanding of what hurts and is helpful for us based on past injuries we can get to make new choices too, from what we have learned if fear and negative thinking does not keep us blocked.
I am a big fan of Marianne Williamson maybe I relate to her writing as she also went through addiction recovery and came to see how the narcissistic form of seeking love from a fear based consciousness could dominate in her life and the lives of others leading us to self protective strategies that may actually block us from faith and hope and trust and opening our hearts again.
Today I am going to share this particular meditation of hers with readers. I hope it resonates for some of you.
May my way be unblocked today, as I unblock my heart.
The path before me isn’t set in stone, but in my consciousness. All fearful thoughts result in fear, all loving thoughts result in love. I unblock my heart today, that I might walk a path of love.
No matter what path I have taken to this moment I my life, I can change it as I change my thoughts. I forgive myself and others; I let go of the past and release the future; I remember that there is no limit to the miracles that can come from God. Thus am I released from fear, and set upon a path of love.
May my mind not stray from love.
May my heart not stray from love.
May my feet not stray from love.
Not today or ever.
Emerging From The Dark Night 
I so enjoyed the mediation that you added to your entry. Very nice!
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