There have been times in my past where I hid away from the world. Buried myself deep inside my blankets and imagined myself in another life. A life that was anxiety free. Where I was able to conquer the world and be a hero in everyone’s eyes. I lived my life through characters on a page or on the television. I honestly thought love and adventure was true for everyone but me. Everyone else was destined for something great, but I was only destined to be full of fear. I did not think I deserved to be happy, and I am not sure where this thinking derived.
As I have grown older, I realize that life is not meant to be watched from the sidelines. It is meant to be grabbed by the horns and roped and bent to your will. Everyday we are alive is another chance to make something great happen. To find beauty in the unexpected. Experience transformation of the soul that is triggered by jumping head first into adventure. I know now that this applies to me. I was not created to be a creature of fear and dread. I may have anxiety, but I am NOT anxiety. This disorder does not mean that I am a less worthy human being, it only means that I am human like everyone else. All people struggle with something dark and are afraid to expose it for fear of rejection, but we cannot continue to miss incredible life moments because we are afraid of our weaknesses! We must break down our walls and show our true selves, good and bad, and watch the world around is transform into a more accepting and loving place.
Do not love your life in fear of your own weakness. Do not let it hold you back from the destiny you were created for. Take a risk. Be stronger than your fear. Overcome.
The Persistent Platypus 
I totally agree with your post! While living with anxiety may be hard, it doesn’t have to define us! We can get through our anxiety as long as our efforts are consistent and as long as we learn to believe and trust in ourselves. You are absolutely right that it is not true that we do not deserve happiness, nor is it true that we are destined to live a life of fear; sometimes we just have to work hard to overcome obstacles. Great, uplifting post!
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Thank you so much 🙂 That means so much to me to hear that my words resounded with you! It has been an awesome adventure hearing about so many others to experience the same thing I do!
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