Never Let Your Fear Decide Your Fate

Everyone fears at least one thing. If you say you have no fear, then you are a liar. Fear is a natural emotion. No one is exempt from this. Some people even let fear control their lives. I believe you should never let your fear decide your fate.

You know what the biggest, most common fear in the world is? Death. Many people fear the idea of death, the chance of never existing again. Even though everybody dies one day, it is the great equalizer. The average life expectancy is roughly 70 so by the time you’re 20, almost a third of your life has passed you by. I don’t want to continue living life in fear, like I already do, by the time I’m 20.

There are many fears in this world. Afraid of being all alone, the fear of heights, darkness, and insects. Fear of never graduating and fear of the unknown. Even the fear of what might seem to be irrational, of the color blue. I admit that I myself live in fear. I wish I didn’t, I wish I had more courage to stand up for myself and face my fears. I am afraid of many things, being alone, the dark, and even walking around corners. But I don’t let those fears stop me from doing the things I need to do.

I have even deeper fears though. I can’t explain them, but I let them rule my life. I fear asking my parents a simple question. I fear all the possible outcomes of situations. I cower in that fear, which upsets me even more.

Because it is familiar and seems secure we cling to the familiar. I am so used to the feeling of fear, if I don’t start worrying about something, I feel strange. It is inevitable that I will not make all of the right choices; I know that for a fact. I must grow enough today to face yesterday’s mistakes of living in fear.

Life goes by quickly. That’s why you should take risks, don’t hesitate, and trust your gut feeling. Face your fears and don’t just settle for second best. If you don’t try, you’ll never know if you could’ve succeeded. Success is not about achievement, it is about having the nerve to step out into the unknown. I know I don’t want to be sitting around at my 80th birthday full of regrets for not taking any chances.

Ask yourself, If I died tomorrow, what would I regret today? Think about it, I know I have. I regret so much but I will not let that stop me. I will push forward and work towards a day that I won’t let my fear decide my fate. This I believe