Only Two Ways to Face Fear

When life deals a bad hand.

Krithika Srinivasan
The Shortform
Aug 21, 2023

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Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash

Ever had the feeling that the ground under you is being pulled away? And you are gasping for breath and trying to grasp onto life?

Only two ways out.

The first way. You are in the air, and you start feeling the weight of your whole existence. You keep your eyes closed and tighten every muscle resisting what is to come. You could live with fear. You will fall. Uncomfortably.

The second way. What if you still trust? Like the rock star who falls back into the crowd knowing that her fans will raise their hands to catch her? You will now fall- with curiosity, acceptance, and the courage to embrace whatever happens next.

And maybe that’s what life is all about- building that safety net to break your inevitable falls!

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Krithika Srinivasan
The Shortform

Edutech Entrepreneur, Executive Coach, Woman Leader| Vegan lifestyle advocate |User of the Oxford Comma | Warming to Medium