Things I've Learned

You know, life is funny. Have you ever noticed how the same lessons keep repeating in your life, or the same type of people/conflicts keep arising? These lessons usually start pretty quietly and intensify with time - when the subtle hints don't grab our attention. Sadly, it took one of these not-so-subtle hints to grab mine! Looking back, I now understand why it had to happen. I am also super happy that I finally got the hint, because I couldn't imagine what was in store for

Fear - What is fear? The Oxford Dictionary coins fear as, "an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat." Some common synonyms for the word fear are terror, fright, panic, anxiety, distress, dread; all feelings which are associated with a perceived threat. Albeit some fear is good and necessary to keep us safe; however, there are many fears that are based on a learned belief from someone else. Isn't a bel