Lesson 13: We are what we do
Only the action is worth . Dreaming that you are playing tennis is nothing.
Playing tennis is a great pleasure.
André Maurois
Exercise
Following with the action plan proposed in previous lesson, write in ten lines with a limit of ten words per line, real actions in order to overcome those situations which frightens you .
For instance: Start talking with someone you do not know; Inscribe yourself for a excursion although you do not know anyone -it will be be an incentive to meet new people-. Finally, any little action which will drive you to face fear.
As an advice: before facing action ,dress yourself with positive thoughts. There is nothing to be lost and much to win…
Texts
The legend says that once a searcher for truth,went to the guru of the place and asked him for the instant illumination.
The guru asked for time, while he asked for immediateness.
«Well, says the guru, tonight meditate facing the moon for the whole night, even if it rains, even if it is cold. Remember,the whole night and you will get some illumination«.
Next day, the guru asked the pupil:»What about yesterday night?» and the pupil says that he was walking facing the moon and meditating, it started to rain , he was wet, he continued meditating,as he was getting colder and sleepy,finally, very tired and he said to himself «how stupid I am I will go back home to sleep«.
And the guru cheerfully said: «Being the first nightit seems you got a great illumination«.
Slowly but without pause…, carefully, taking your time to think about every step, act and believe that the way out will be shown before you.
Exercises
Following the action plan that we started on the lesson before, now you will write ten concrete actions, each one with a limit of ten words, that will help you to overcame the fear.
For example: start a conversation with someone you meet on the street; enroll yourself in some excursion even you do not know anybody;
Maximum time: 30 minutes
EACH DAY OF THIS WEEK, YOU NEED TO OVERCAME SOME FEAR. SEE YOU ON LESSON 14.