Fear is at the
core of codependency. It can motivate us to
control situations or neglect ourselves.
Many of us
have been afraid for so long that we don't
label our feelings fear. We're used to
feeling upset and anxious. It feels normal.
Peace and
serenity may be uncomfortable.
At one time,
fear may have been appropriate and useful. We
may have relied on fear to protect ourselves,
much the way soldiers in a war rely on fear
to help them survive. But now, in recovery,
we're living life differently.
It's time to
thank our old fears for helping us survive,
then wave good-bye to them. Welcome peace,
trust, acceptance, and safety. We don't need
that much fear anymore. We can listen to our
healthy fears, and let go of the rest.
We can create
a feeling of safety for ourselves, now. We
are safe, now. We've made a commitment to
take care of ourselves. We can trust and love
ourselves.
HP, help me
let go of my need to be afraid. Replace it
with a need to be at peace. Help me listen to
my healthy fears and relinquish the rest.
