Deep down, each individual has their own collection of fears and insecurities. This collection is what makes us human. From personal experience(s), I have allowed my fears to get in the way of living a life filled with spontaneous acts. With that being said, here is an open letter to my worst fears.

Hello, worst fears. Each one of you has appeared in a number of ways. Fears such as being vulnerable and speaking out for myself, however, have brought forth encounters that were somewhat memorable.

First of all, I want to thank all of you for not going easy on me. You put me through one great rollercoaster. This letter is not to ask you to switch gears, and go easy on me. If I have not yet fallen to your mind games, why go easy now.

Another aspect that your level of power brought forth was self-worth, and an inner power of strength. As implied earlier, showing emotion and sticking up for myself are two of my weaknesses. I call these acts fears because it takes a lot of courage to express my thoughts in these kinds of ways. I have learned, however, that there are times where you just cannot hold in what you have to say any longer.

If anyone knows me, keeping things in kills me to no end. Thank you fears for making this obvious and painful. At times, one of you always manages to get in the way of either allowing me to make the first move or making the first move too late.

I address this thank you letter to my worst fears/insecurities because they are major contributors to how I go about life. The process of overcoming them is a fear in itself. To be truthfully honest, however, I would not be who I am today if it were not for this process. Therefore, I am grateful.