We're continuing our series on Emotional Intelligence, this time focusing on fear.

Let's get something out of the way: You know that feeling of fear that you get when you play a particularly good, atmospheric horror game, or watch a movie that has a tense, bone-chilling story? That's not the feeling of fear that we're discussing on this episode. That fun, adrenaline pumping tension that keeps us on the edge of our seat is one form of fear, but that's a form of fear we often choose to engage with, and some of us eagerly seek out (particularly in the month of October).

Instead, we're talking about the feeling of fear that we have less control over, one that we don't necessarily choose to engage with ourselves, but instead is present in our lives, often showing up at less desirable moments. This is the sort of fear that isn't fun, that often drains and paralyzes us, one that very few of us would choose to engage with eagerly; yet, it is present none the less. 

We're sure most of us can think back to a time where we felt that deep-seated dread and fear about a particularly heavy choice or conversation we needed to have, or taking a big step outside of a well-established comfort zone (hell, maybe enough of us are in that place right now). That's the real fear we're addressing.

Fear serves as a compass, at times it tells us what we need to steer clear of for our own safety and preservation, however other times, it tells us where we need to go for the sake of our own growth. We'll talk about how to listen to, be aware of, and manage our fears, and how to show true courage in spite of the fears.

It's been said that growth happens outside of our comfort zones, and so, let us not hide from our fears, and instead listen to the message that they tell us so we can step out in an act of courage, and grow.

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