I walked into the fog of fear. What is fear? Fear is the ability to recognize danger leading to an urge to confront it or flee from it. All I could see was the fog, when I stepped out for my daily walk on a cold December morning. It was scary, I couldn’t see a few steps ahead of me and it was like a white sheet had enveloped the world from all sides. I immediately turned back to go home but something made me stop and take a step forward, albeit reluctantly. I thought to myself that I would walk a few steps and see how the fog looked from there and if it remained the same dense white wall of nothingness, I would turn back. So I walked a bit further.
As I hesitatingly moved ahead into the dense fog I started thinking about life and how we get scared of troubles when they appear out of the blue, like the fog that morning. And how we are so afraid to walk a few steps towards conquering our fears that we give up even before trying. With every step I took towards the fog it retreated a few steps. It was like the bully who starts retreating when the bullied child takes a stand and holds his ground. The fog was scared of me and my advancing steps. It was running scared and making my path smooth and devoid of all obstacles and hurdles. I could clearly see the road I was taking and where I was heading.
This was how the road looked initially and with each step forward it started becoming clearer and easier to see and navigate. Life is no different, we should not lose hope when faced with adversity. Just brace ourselves and move ahead, all the problems will become clear and the solution will be visible too.
I started walking faster as the path started becoming visible, and the faster I walked the clearer it became.
Suddenly there was clarity and light, all around. Realization dawned, Life was livable again. All it took was a few brave steps, some courageous thoughts and a bold decision to not give up at the slightest sign of trouble. The fog of fear cleared and in its place was the path to success.
Sulekha Rawat
You embraced the unknown and followed your heart and found clarity… How interestingly you reflected that moment with life…
Savira, It was so foggy that day that I couldn't see the headlights of cars coming towards me till the last moment. It must be same in Gurgaon too. Thanks for your lovely comment
I can imagine what you must have felt Sulekha…
When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.”
Great post once again.
Alapana, appreciate your encouraging comments and thank you for the lovely quote.
Bravo! Sulekha I hv alwys believed u shud start..n then the pah is itself paved…n we shud not succumb to our fears. Nice write-up. Truly inspiring.
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Mani
Manisha, It's always nice to see my friends here and read their lovely comments,thank you. The more we fear, fear, the more it tries to make us fear it.
Well done Sulekha, I would've and do run like a baby 🙂
One thing… should you be walking in the middle of the road when there is fog about?
Cheers A
Alejandro, thanks for the visit and the comment. The road I have mentioned is inside a stadium and vehicles are not allowed on this road, only on days some events are organized then this road is open to traffic. It's a beautiful and safe place to walk and enjoy nature without worrying about traffic and pollution 🙂
A nice and inspiring post!
-Autumn Eliza
Autumn Eliza, thank you so much for your comment.
A very good analogy between fog and our perspective in facing life….
Lovely images too!!!!
Fher Ymas, life is multi layered and so is nature, thanks.
I think that's what it takes Mitr! Fog is necessary for us to learn and unlearn a few things : ) Lovely post
Kriti, I totally agree with you, thanks Mitr.
wow.. that was a great comparison of nature and life!! 🙂
Punam, appreciate your comment.
Oh what hurdles we put in front of us :P… and most of the times, they just remain in our minds… I loved how fear dissipated towards the end… there is light and life outside that fog 🙂
Loved it Sulekha :*
Melissa, I was waiting for you to visit and comment:) Thank you and yes all's well that ends well.
Brave steps, courageous thoughts and bold decision are 3 weapons to slay the demon called trouble. Inspiring. 🙂
Shreya, brilliantly put..thanks