{"id":122,"date":"2011-02-07T07:57:22","date_gmt":"2011-02-07T07:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/movingbeyondaddiction\/2011\/02\/the-law-of-sobriety-teaches-you-how-to-face-your-fears.html"},"modified":"2011-02-07T07:57:22","modified_gmt":"2011-02-07T07:57:22","slug":"the-law-of-sobriety-teaches-you-how-to-face-your-fears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/thecelebritytherapist\/2011\/02\/the-law-of-sobriety-teaches-you-how-to-face-your-fears.html","title":{"rendered":"The Law of Sobriety Teaches you How to Face your Fears"},"content":{"rendered":"

 What
\nis fear? How has fear affected your life? Have you attracted negative energy
\ninto your life because of your fears? Are your fears holding you back? Fear is
\nan extremely important element in your individual success. Our fears mold the outcome
\nof our lives, and can place a speed bump on the path that the universe has
\nplanned for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

 The
\nuniverse has great things in store for every one of us and it is unfortunate
\nthat we often get in our own way towards success. One of the items on the list
\nof things that can hinder living your life on purpose is fear. Fear is a
\ntrickster, it tricks us into believing that we can’t, that we shouldn’t, that
\nwe won’t and fear convinces us that we are “safe” and “comfortable” when indeed
\nwe are not fulfilling our true destiny. Have you ever thought that you were
\ncomfortable in a certain situation such as work or a relationship and then
\nrealized that your fear was making your situation stagnant? Are you willing to
\ntake a huge leap of faith and step out of your fear induced comfort zone? The Law of Sobriety<\/a> gives one the tools
\nthat can help you face your fears and have forward momentum towards your
\ndestiny.<\/span><\/p>\n

 When
\nwe acknowledge our fears we decrease the power those fears have over us. A
\ngreat way to deal with your fears is to speak to them, to say words out loud to
\nthose fears. Greet your fears and let them know that you are aware that they
\nserved a purpose and a function, but they are no longer needed or wanted. Let your
\nfears know that they are detrimental to your emotional, physical and mental
\nwell-being. By calling out our fears we loosen their hold on our body and mind.
\nThis is an example of one of the exercises that is found within The Law<\/a> of
\nSobriety. <\/span><\/p>\n

 This
\nexercise may seem simple and a tad ridiculous, but it will work. Words have
\npower and with that power comes responsibility. When we speak words of
\nempowerment and ask the universe for advice we are putting that energy into the
\nuniverse. This energy will come back to you many times over. Speaking to your
\nfears is a baby step in taking the power away from your fear and giving power
\nto the positive. It is through this exchange of energy that true fulfillment
\nand a sense of purpose becomes evident. Try this exercise the next time that
\nfear creeps into your mind and begins to alter your natural thought process.
\nOnce your natural thought process is given precedent, miracles will occur in
\nyour life. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sherry Gaba, LCSW, is a Psychotherapist and Life Coach on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew on VH1 and author of “The Law of Sobriety:<\/a> Attracting Positive Energy for a Powerful Recovery”.  Contact Sherry at sherry@sgabatherapy.com or www.sgabatherapy.com or www.thelawofsobriety.com to learn more about her workshops, speaking engagements, teleseminars, coaching programs, and upcoming book signings.  Sherry’s book is available on her website or Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Borders, and on line.<\/p>\n

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