We all have fears…
those bricks in the stomach, knots in the neck, concrete in the shoes fears.
The unknown is not part of our comfort zone. Mystery brings us to the brink of fear and that one step forward…no matter how small…ushers us into growth.
But…how do we take that one step forward?
Black bears are found in the Smoky Mountains, an area I often visited with my husband and children in the growing up years. Black bears are basically shy animals, but when food is scarce, they often forage for food in nearby garbage cans. When my children were younger, I remember reading a pamphlet found in our cabin giving advice to hikers encountering a bear. The words became our family’s catch words when the fears of life stopped any of us in our tracks.
So…what does one do when a bear crosses the path?
BE BIGGER THAN THE BEAR!
Yes, in all those areas of life where fear hides…BE BIGGER THAN THE BEAR…
When life hands you the unexpected…BE BIGGER THAN THE BEAR!
Conflicted relationships, financial downfall…BE BIGGER THAN THE BEAR!
Depression, aloneness, hopelessness, boredom…BE BIGGER THAN THE BEAR!
Pain of the heart, the body, the mind…BE BIGGER THAN THE BEAR!
Begin this day…BIGGER THAN THE BEAR!
Live this day…BIGGER THAN THE BEAR!
End this day…BIGGER THAN THE BEAR!
And know that you took one step forward into new growth.
khclarke says:
Perfect timing…. Thank you for the reminder!
Gerry says:
Our kids love being bigger than the bear!!