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Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee

07/05/201905/03/2021 by Rebecca Archer Rhodes, posted in Fearing Less

When is the last time you challenged yourself? The last time you attempted something that made you a little uncomfortable like you were wearing someone else's clothes? Maybe it was something you wanted to try, or felt called to pursue, or needed to complete, but the thought of actually attempting that thing made you feel … Continue reading Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee

Fearing Less

07/15/201506/20/2019 by Rebecca Archer Rhodes, posted in Fearing Less

I had a wonderful English teacher in middle school named Mrs. Black. I adored Mrs. Black. She was sweet and encouraging and patient (an absolute requirement for middle school teachers). She was a lovely lady who somehow managed to maintain her composure at all times, despite spending her weekdays with a bunch of hormonal preteens. … Continue reading Fearing Less

Fear. I am ashamed to say that we are old familiar friends. I wrap myself up in it like a warm blanket. Not that it brings me comfort, because nothing could be further from the truth. I loathe indecision, but if I don’t make a decision, I won’t make the wrong decision. If I don’t put myself out there, I won’t be embarrassed or disliked or frowned upon. I’m not exactly sure when I became afraid to take risks. Fear crept stealthily into my life like kudzu in Georgia. Its growth remains unnoticed until you can’t find your car, or the person you always wanted to be. So this is me, attempting to fear less.

REBECCA ARCHER RHODES

Tag: anxiety

Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee

Fearing Less