Learning to Breathe Without Panic

Two of the things I fear most in my life are ending up poor and also with bad health. Because these two things are so dangerous to the extent that a single sickness can drain the pocket of a family faster than a moving train. And just a single medical bill that is given by the hospital can make a rich family start soliciting for help from people, this is what I have seen while growing up and even till now. And I tend to remember this when asked about what I fear most in life.

I hardly fall sick, I don't know why, but anytime I do, all my thoughts go straight to not ending up paying those huge hospital bills and having a sickness that my money cannot cover. I have run away from taking some types of risks because, from experience, I have seen how little mistakes wind up as illness and hunger, and this alone makes me get anxious.

Over time, I have changed some things about myself. I have cultivated the habit of not passing myself. I eat better, I exercise, I take some time to rest, and I also save some money, even if it is so little. I do not limit myself, and that is why I am always curious to learn new things that will benefit me.

Even though I am still afraid of the two, I do not allow it to take charge of my decision. And that is why I always keep praying, taking my best chances, and planning right to the best of my ability. Going after what I want instead of waiting for the right time because, to me, sometimes, the right time is now, especially if you stay in a country like mine.

I have learned how to remain strong by not running away from what I fear because there will always be fear, and life is constant. But if I decide to keep running away from my fear, things might only get worse. And this is why I keep living through each blessed day with God, prayers, care, remaining focused, courage, and care, because these are some of the things that help me to face my fear.

Thank you for reading.

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