A Handful of things I am afraid of…
Something happening to my children
Dying
Flying (on a plane, no fear of growing wings and
spontaneously taking flight)
Losing my Mind
Losing Mike
A Handful of big picture Fears…
Global warming
War
Weapons
Hate & all its implications
apathy
A Handful of fears I have overcome…
Public Speaking
Standing up for myself
Being Alone
Being an Adult
Three Regionally Specific Fears…
Earthquakes
Cougars (the animal)
Bears
A Handful of Running Fears…
Downhills
Big falls
Injury
Dogs (just when I’m running)
Other animals (see regionally specific fears)
A Handful of things I am not afraid of…
Big Cities
Strangers
Trains
Heights
Commitment
What’s your handful?
Getting lost in the woods and getting attacked by raccoons
ReplyDeleteComing across as rude, inconsiderate or stupid.
My loved ones who don't include me in their lives will realize too late that they could of had a lot of my time and attention.
FOMO
All the amazing places to see, so many races and national parks and so little time and finances to get to them all.
Thanks Keri! I hope we get more replies.
DeleteThis was very thought provoking for me , Aimee, because it made me realize that I have been able to let go of many fears that used to haunt me. Maybe fear is too strong of a word for some of them...but I know I used to "fret" about way too many things that held me back from letting go and enjoying the moment....or prevented me from going out of my comfort zone.
ReplyDeleteI think identifying your fears helps take away some of their power. I'm proud of you for not only doing that...but being willing to face them head on. :)
One of my biggest "standard" fears is flying, but thankfully not enough to prevent me from doing it and it has gotten better over time. And sharks. Damn you, Jaws, for ruining my potential surf boarding career!!