Be Brave, Be Fearless

A few days ago, I had an appointment which I had to walk to.Just stepping out I realised it was pouring rain (in my part of the world this is quite the norm!). Just then, I was gripped with fear.Not fear of being run over by a truck or slipping and breaking my leg but fear of getting wet!Over the next two minutes, I contemplated the option of postponing the appointment for the fear of getting wet!You might ask "What are umbrellas made for?" Indeed using an umbrella would certainly solve the problem but I didn't even think about it in that moment.Suddenly, I remembered the great invention called umbrellas, proceeded to get one and was on my way.As I walked on, I reminisced on what had just transpired and the implications of it.~Fear cripples one from seeing the obvious solutions to problems.~Fear can make us live below our potential.~Fear can prevent us from reaching our goals.~Little, inconsequential things can seem gargantuan if fear is involved...But how can one avoid the shackles of fear?The answer is faith! Yes, faith. Fear and faith cannot co-exist. Replace your fear with faith.The Lion is the King of the jungle, not only because of it's strength but also because it knows it is strong. Knowledge is a vital source of faith.The Lion is brave and fearless and it knows its prey is weak and fearful. It thrives on this knowledge.