FEAR

FEAR - Fantasies Emerging as Real

Often it is only in retrospect that we can determine that our fears were without merit.  We know that things are okay when we realize:

• We weren't ridiculed for our attire or costume
• There were no monsters under the bed
• Missing a couple of answers on a test did not equate to failing
• There were people to visit with at the event
• Our idea was accepted for review or implementation
• We weren't the only ones who had an early curfew
• Other parents also called to check on the party logistics
• We were far more disappointed in our results than our parents indicated that they were
• The customer didn't leave though we had a problem
• The clean bone break healed perfectly
• Everyone showed up and had a fabulous time
• The meal was spectacular
• We won
• The doctor said, "all is okay!"
• The job is yours
• The baby is healthy
• You've been selected for ...
• Others felt/reacted the same way
• The offer/deadline has been extended
• ... is safe
• You're covered
• You were right
• Things couldn't have been better
• The outlook is improving