Thursday, June 16, 2011

Doubt And Fear (Twin Whammy Against Victorious Living)

Have you stand in a bowling alley, holding a bowling bowl in your hand and the thought raced across your mind that, "what if my ball goes to the gutter?" I tell you, 9 out of 10, it surely will. Why? Because negative thoughts of doubt and fear are a powerful mindset that throws our natural abilities to disarray. Or when you are having a game of table tennis with a friend and you suddenly realized that your opponent was better than you and that you have never beaten him before. Chances are, you will lose that game as you always did before.

Doubt and fear are the twin nemesis of faith and belief in one's ability to triumph. Many a battle were won not by superior military strength but by the sheer genius and persistence of the commander of the victorious army. Many a forlorn and lovesick bachelors could have won the hearts of their fair maidens if only they had the guts to tell what were in their hearts. Alas, doubt and fear got the better of them and they lost even before the real battle began. Many languishing souls at the bottom of the career ladder of success were there not because they were incompetent or lacking in innate abilities but because they were lacking in guts and self confidence.

Look at the movie stars and the sports heroes. They gleam with extreme self confidence and they communicate this to their adoring fans and audiences. Next time that you stand in the bowling alley with a bowling ball in your hand, close your eyes, then visualize in your mind's eyes that you have a strike. Then open your eyes and focus on the kingpin, take a deep breath, then release the ball. Chances are, you will get your strike. Life is like that. The world applauds the winner and ignores the loser.

Tags: Doubt and fear, Nemesis of Success, Self Confidence, Belief in Oneself

Posted by Mel Avila Alarilla

4 comments:

tejan said...

I agree! very well said and explained Mel.. good illustrations!

Yes thats why doubts and fear makes a big role on judgement time and in our daily life as Christians!

godbless!

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi teJan,
Yes, you are absolutely right. Thanks for your visit and comments. God bless you all always.

Unknown said...

I agree with the statement you just said here that negative thoughts of doubt and fear are a powerful mindset. Ito yung nakakapag pasama ng ugali ng tao at nagiging bitter kasio they believed minsan sa mga negative thoughts na pumapasok sa kukuti nila

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Shy,
You hit it straight in the eye. Yun nga ang sanhi nang karamihan sa problema natin. Thanks for your visit and comments. God bless you all always.


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