The Arc of Life

Do you really fear the future or do you only fear what lies between here and there? Can you focus on what will be through the arc of the rest of your life and recognize that the near term challenges are just that, things to overcome on your path to someday?This week we’ve been talking about anxiety, fear and overcoming it. That’s in part because for the last week or so, I’ve felt increasingly stuck so I wanted to spend a little time with my past thoughts on the topic. I think many of my fears are not about a future state but about things that will prevent me from getting to the place I think I belong. As such, they are things I can move through and get to the other side of. But they are also things that keep coming back in one form or another.I sometimes wonder why I am afraid of these bumps in the road. Do I have so little faith in my own ability to overcome or instead is it an indication that maybe I am less certain of my destination than I might think?As you read this I wonder:* Can you draw the distinction between a point on the journey and the destination?* Can you embrace the challenges and grow?* Can you hold your someday lightly, never making it so specific that the paths to it constrict too much?As we close out the week, I want to thank you for sitting with me as we talk about the harder part. Can you greet your weekend with thanks for what you have overcome and confidence that you are never alone? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aconstantbecoming.substack.com