Your Fear About What Will Be

As I approach the one-year anniversary of my TEDx talk, I am reminded of an important lesson about fear, uncertainty, and love. In this repeat episode of Ten Minutes to Less Suffering, I share how preparing for my talk stirred up stress and anxiety. It was not because I was unprepared, but because I became attached to the belief that my talk had to be perfect, that everything needed to unfold exactly as I imagined. Remembering Rumi’s words that fear is the non-acceptance of uncertainty, I turned back to my “Maybe practice.” Letting go of the need for certainty and perfection allowed me to shift from fear into presence, gratitude, and love. In that space, I was finally able to enjoy the experience. 

In this episode, I invite you to explore:

    •    Why fear often arises when we refuse to accept uncertainty.

    •    How clarifying your goals and separating fear statements from the present can ease anxiety.

    •    Ways the “Maybe practice” can open the door to creativity, gratitude, and possibility.

Suffering often comes from clinging to fixed outcomes. When we accept uncertainty as a friend, we create space for joy and new opportunities because Maybe the best is yet to come!

And, by the way, the talk turned out to be pretty amazing!  Here is the link! https://youtu.be/Cmb8pp5_CUM?si=qclttN9usQn4bp01

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Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.