Scary Things

Triggers that spark fear show up in the most unsuspecting of places for me. My yoga practice has taught me to embrace the feeling of fear and to acknowledge that it’s a perfectly natural response to threats. Surprisingly enough, the dichotomy is that I encounter situations that should scare the crap out of me but don’t and what shouldn't, does.

Here's an example. I almost got clobbered recently by a lowering parking gate that should have sent me running. Instead, the narrow escape from serious injury only haulted my gait. I still wouldn't think twice about walking by a parking gate now, it's just one of those things you pass by on a stroll, right? Now on the other hand, a recent photo shoot caused me immediate anxiety! Is that even rational? I was all dressed with my wardrobe changes on standby but the moment I looked up into the lens, my mask came on. Over the past few years, perfectly justifiable fears like public speaking, flying and spiders have disappeared from my life seemingly now only to reveal photophobia. This is almost funny.

No matter how silly it sounds, I've got to get over this scary thing. Plus I've got to get some updated yoga pictures taken. Another photo shoot is scheduled; I won't give up. So, in keeping with what practice has taught me, I will embrace my fear, because if I do I will probably have the opportunity to learn that there's something else that scares me. Smile.

Happy Halloween!