The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. -FDR
Fear is something that hinders everyone. Can anyone truly
say that they are fearless? Think of all of the different situations where fear
has kept you from doing something? Do you have any big regrets? Did you come up
with any situations where fear dictated what you did? I did. I also came up with situations where
fear gave its best effort and failed. I came out to friends, family, colleagues,
and the workplace. Fear was trying to control my life. Trying to keep the
closet door shut. It was trying to keep me isolated. Fear was trying to keep me
away from being the best version of myself.
Fear is something that we each give power to. If I can
continue to come out time and time again, then maybe you who are crippled with
fear will see that fear is nothing more than a thought. Maybe then you will see
that the world, your workplace, isn’t all that terrifying. Maybe then you’ll
see that those around you love you even more because you are sharing your whole
self with them. There is a good chance they’ll respect you even more.
So, if I can continue to silence my fear and realize those
time I am giving it power, then I will. If it provides encouragement to those
who are still hidden, then I will. I will keep speaking, keep writing and keep reaching
out to those who are fearful of life without fear.
Thanks for the inspiration Roger.
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