I'm not totally there yet, but I'm slowly, tentatively starting to embody this statement.
What about you?
The first part is banishing fear. The best way to reduce fear is to "become comfortable with being uncomfortable" (in the words of personal trainer Chris Powell). Do something every day that scares you...and then marvel at the personal growth you experience as you become more adventurous, less anxious, and more confident.
The second part is learning to trust yourself by believing in your ability to do whatever you need to do and knowing you can handle whatever happens to you. This isn't to be mistaken for arrogance, bravado, or narcissism, but speaks instead of healthy self-confidence and adequate self-esteem.
And if you struggle with believing in yourself, believe in a higher power. Consider the possibility that there's a positive force at work in your life that is supporting you, strengthening you, guiding you, and loving you every moment of the day. Trust in that. Fortify yourself with the truth...that you are stronger, wiser, and more capable of sailing through storms than you've ever realized.
You may question your abilities and feel weak and fearful, which is normal. But don't give up on life or yourself. You can endure one storm at a time and, afterwards, look back amazed at the strength, maturity, faith, and wisdom that surfaced just when you needed them. They are your sustenance and they will be your reward.
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