DAILY POST

ARE YOU AFFECTED BY WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK?

One of the major fears that I ever had was the fear of what others think of me and this thought had trapped me very hard. It prevented me from achieving my highest potential as well as from enjoying and living life to its fullest. I couldn’t voice my opinions, could not do things that I really wanted to do thinking that others might find it stupid and my mind ran with images of people talking about me and laughing at me.

I somehow knew that I had much more to contribute to this beautiful world; however the fear of being rejected and ridiculed paralyzed me. Therefore, the real me always remained cocooned inside. But, last year things began to shift and I realized that I was not living my life purpose and there is emptiness in me. I gave my dental career a small break and decided that I will do what I love to do and take the risk at least once.

I moved out of my comfort zone, leaving behind all the fear of what others will think about me. The courage to do that led me to the fulfillment that I craved for so long and I realized my potential and capabilities and started embracing life.

I’m sure that I’m not the only one who faced this. We often suffer and fight with our fears in silence and believe that we are the only one who is going through all this. Everywhere we find people who are so confident and happy. But, many times those who appear to be confident and happy are also struggling with their own fears.

Once we confront our own fears we help others face theirs. Moreover, when we stop thinking and caring about what others think, we set ourselves free. The chances of achieving your dreams and goals are very bright and at the same time we give others the power and courage to do the same.

One has to be very honest and vulnerable. Being open about our fears and confronting them could be one of the greatest and most precious gifts that we can give to ourselves. The people whom we fear are talking about us and judging us really do not have that much time. They are busy worrying about what others think about them!

It is not necessary that the people looking at you are talking about you or judging you. They do not always say those awful things that we imagine; it is our mind that makes us feel that way every time.

The fear of what others think is like a cage and with time we become used to being in that cage and eventually forget the outside world. Freedom from this cage is possible by taking some deliberate actions. Once we start gaining our confidence and escape from the boundaries of this cage, soon we realize that life is beautiful, joyous and awesome.

This brings us to a point where we know who we are; express ourselves fully and reach our highest potential and this is the greatest and the most wonderful feeling one could ever know. So, do not fear of what other say and live your life that way you were born to live.