Fear
is dreaded
by all.

It inhibits
our lifestyle,
our ambition,
our enthusiasm.

It limits
what we do,
and what we can achieve.

It is fear
that stops us
from being
our true selves.

Yet,
fear
is also
part of us.

It tell us
what we need to do
to move forward
in our lives.

It challenges us
to overcome it,
to grow within,
to grow as a whole.

If you look at fear
with an open mind,
you will see
what it really is.

It is
your friend,
your ally,
your buddy.

It urges
you on,
when others
may baulk.

It says
“come on
you can do it,
it is all
in your mind.”

Treat fear
as your friend,
and you have
already won.

Go on,
feel the fear
and do it anyway!

© Gary Dodd 2005