By Angela Artemis
He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.  —Ralph Waldo Emerson

Have you ever been paralyzed by fear?

Can you recall the awful sense of dread you felt?

That distinct punched in the gut feeling?

I have—too many times.

I was raised in an environment of fear. My entire adult life has been fueled by my “need” to overcome the fears instilled in me during childhood.

Along the way I adopted, “Face your fear and do it anyway,” as my personal motto. I’ve been on a mission to prove to myself that I can overcome my fears ever since.

The strategy I’ve used to deal with the challenges life has thrown at me is to jump in with both feet.

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