Question: I would like some advice about curing my fear of bad things to come.
Answer: What we think about consistently is really what we are praying for, as prayer is what we hold in our mind. This is what is meant by the Law of Attraction and Manifestation. What we pray for manifests quickly when amplified by strong emotions, like fear and worry. This is why when you are desperate and determined to find a solution, it comes easily. There is no doubt in your mind and you are completely focused on a single thought. Now, it's hard to let go of fearful thoughts. We put ourselves in circumstances that challenge us, and this keeps life interesting. For the most part, however, we let our amazing achievements fade away and choose to focus on that one thing that went wrong. It's not out of the ordinary for a person to do 10 things well, yet if they make one little mistake they admonish themselves for days afterward. If this routine is repeated often enough it becomes normal behaviour, and, when continued, an unconscious habit. Why pray for bad things? Why focus on mistakes? It is a spiritual process that mistakes and errors are the stepping stones to success. Anyone afraid to make mistakes is afraid to learn. To date, you have survived and have learned. God will never give you more than you can handle. So the lesson is that no matter what comes to you in life, there is some benefit. Say to your self, "I can handle this, and if I make a mistake, I'll know better next time." Remember a successful person always does the things a failure is afraid to do. So to be successful, don't wait. Be brave and do the hard things. Then expect to have good things come to you as you do good things. Be cautious, as there are many people in the world who will take advantage of you (if you let them). Don't let them. Put yourself in new places where people are pleasant or happy, for you may just have new friends out there who you have yet to meet, who are willing to help you …. and you, them
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Douglas James Cottrell