Because of Fear

Because of fear we hold back - we don't say what we mean fearing that what we say isn't right, or proper. We don't travel because we fear of what "might" happen to us. We assume and project our thoughts as truth of what others think. Because of fear we stay at the same job for years - miserable - and fear starting over. Because of fear we don't try harder. We fear to fail, disappoint, or simply be rejected. Fear is paralyzing - that's for certain. Best advice I've been given:Face the fear and do it anyway. I am afraid of hieghts - but I love being on an airplane. When I'm on an air plane I am in a state of awe - like why isn't this thing falling to the earth? How can this big chunck of metal defy gravity? Take me hiking- and I'll be crying like a baby. Note to self: don't look down!  And to think I want to go sky diving?!?! Not too sure about that one. It's still on my bucket list though. I fear diabetes. My mom has it. I hear my dad has it - I'm not in touch with him or that side of the family so I am not sure. I just don't want to have to take insulin and needles. There are other random things I fear too - like I don't want to get fired. I think it will make me look like a bad person (Internal thoughts). I don't want to quit my job because it will make me look inconsistent (more internal thoughts). I've realized most of my fears are irrelevant and irrational. It stems from a lack of understanding or a lack of proper education. What are your fears? How do you overcome them? Where do they stem from?