This past month I watched how fear can be overcome in 36 seconds.
My youngest son Michael is on the high school football team. During a pre-season practice he injured his back. This required down time from practice and physical therapy. Once the physical part was healed you could see the mental hesitation of not wanting to get hurt again in his performance. He didn't trust himself fully and held back from giving 100%.
How many times has fear of failure or getting hurt kept you from trusting in yourself and participating fully in life? It's so much safer to be sidelined and not risk the hurt, but then we don't experience the thrill of the win either.
In the 4th quarter with a secure lead I watched the offensive coach warming Michael up. Michael was put in the game for a couple plays lasting all of 36 seconds. When the game ended and he took off his helmet I could see from his expression that in those 36 seconds he had faced his fear and won.
What is holding you back? What fear can you face and get yourself back in the game of life?
