Imagine being stuck in a small, hidden tunnel for several days by yourself. Everything is pitch black and you only have a flickering flashlight in your hand. Your throbbing heartbeat is the only sound you hear. The situation itself gives you chills and discomfort. In the midst of this situation, along with the fear you feel, there's one thing you are aware of. You know you must make a decision. You have to choice to make. You must decide your future no matter how hard it is. It's either you put aside your fear and crawl your way out of this tunnel or you give in to your fear and stay stuck.
Understand, this situation describes many of our lives as women. This circumstance may describe your life. Although we may look like we have it all together on the outside, many of us are living in a tunnel of fear and do not know how to get out. Fear is a hindering force that may be holding you back from your next level. Fear keeps you from your dreams and aspirations. Fear paralyzes you. Maybe you are suffering from guilt, confusion, depression, or anger. Maybe you are afraid of starting the next chapter of your life because of fear of what may lie ahead. Maybe you are looking at your future and are scared and fearful to move forth because you don't know which road to take; you don't know which doors to close or which doors to open.
Are you a woman who limits your potential, thinking you are not good enough? Today, be encouraged! Today, know you are better than good. You are great! Know your time is now. It is time to unveil you inner diva and be the best version of yourself. Do not let fear get in your way. Decide today to take the first step in achieving what you desire in life. Decide today to put fear aside and move forth by faith.
In life, through the many challenges you must face, this one fact is true. You, alone, are left to decide which path to choose to overcome your obstacles and setbacks. While the path may be uncertain, through it all, remember to keep the right attitude and continue to move forward. As you experience and live out this journey called life, leave guilt and fear behind. You're only option is to keep moving forward towards your goals. Do not focus on the number of times you fail. If you fail a thousand times, get back up and try again another thousand times. As Thomas Edison once said, "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." Know you are much closer to your success than you think. You are only a few steps away from being free and releasing yourself from the tunnel of fear.
Giving up is a common mistake many women make. Know that the fact that you are still alive makes you a candidate for overcoming your obstacles and overcoming your fears. It's not too late! Do not be overwhelmed by the criticism of others or by the length of time it takes for you to move ahead. You cannot afford to stop in the middle of your journey. Use what others say you can't achieve as a driving force to accomplish your goals and overcome your fears. Let your past pain or maybe even your current pain push you to the greatest version of yourself.
Know that, in the end, it will all be worth it. This shallow tunnel is only a fraction of your life's story. The journey you've had is the trophy you can show the world when you overcome and succeed. Today, the decision is yours. You can decide to use your flickering light to guide you as you move forth and overcome, or you can use the same light to stay stuck in fear. Take the first step today and put fear aside. Your success is waiting on you.