This is the first of several affirmation focuses on releasing things that do not serve us in the best way. Sometimes, we need to release things in order to make room for something better. We have so much room in our lives for so many wonderful things, we can afford to let go of those things we do NOT need. 

Fear in and of itself is not bad. I tried to word these affirmations in a way to remember that. Fear is actually extremely useful. Fear is trying to protect us, to prevent us from getting hurt. If we didn’t feel fear, we’d hurt ourselves a LOT more than we do. 

But for fear, anything new is terrifying. Anything we haven’t seen or experienced before is a threat. That kind of fear keeps us stuck in our old lives, our old relationships, our old patterns. It prevents us from experiencing all that life has to offer us. It prevents us from changing. It wants us to stay in our comfort zone – but some of the best things in life are outside our comfort zone.

Fear is a great tool, but a terrible driver. I hope these affirmations help us remember to use it as a tool, but to never let it conduct our lives.