is fear secretly running your life? here's how to tell and what to do about it
Lately, I’ve been becoming more aware of the fear-based energy that resides in my body — energy I didn’t even realize was there prior to my manic episode.
We all carry it, whether we're willing to admit it or not.
(That's because you have a body - this fear energy is closely tied to the fight or flight response in your nervous system, as well as the part of your brain responsible for primal survival).
As I breathe deeply and stay grounded, I’m learning to meet this urgency and tension with calm and compassion.
Instead of letting this chaotic, boundary-less energy run the show, I’m setting stronger limits, with this energy.
This isn't about rejecting it—it's about getting to know it more intimately.
For me, this fear lives in my pelvis, chest, and behind my eyes. Where does it live in your body?
It can feel like:
Being out of breath
Hitting a wall
Feeling "not enough"
Feeling like you've been robbed or something's missing
Constantly needing to do more or be better
Struggling to accept yourself as you are
Thinking something’s wrong—with you or your life
In the past, I’d push harder, forcing my way forward to prove my worth.
But now, I’m prioritizing more spaciousness. More breath. More inner connection. A reminder: Everything is okay.
Yes, it’s a delicate balance—between action and rest, structure and surrender.
As a sensitive and emotionally intense person, I’ve found that being intentional with my choices is essential.
Sometimes we overcompensate in certain areas (like fitness or productivity) while under-performing in others (like self-care, home care, or rest).
Bringing awareness to these patterns helps us choose more aligned actions.
Let your body guide you.
Use your favorite grounding tools.
This can be a soulful, even joyful, process—especially during those times when life feels a bit dim.
Everything is temporary. So what if you grounded into the belief that everything is truly okay, all the time?
(I mean that literally. Like, I literally remind myself "everything is okay" every time I notice myself in a state of feeling like it's not okay. Because on the loving energetic plane of existence that underlies this material reality, everything IS okay. and this hasn't failed me so far)
🌱 My prayer is that this message is supportive to you.
May you find light in the darkness and grounding in the unknown.
