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Above is the link to the chapter on FEAR.  This has taken me awhile because I was experimenting with computer "stuff" and I am not savvy with computer "stuff".  In fact, I am about as un-savvy as can be.  I was trying to see if I could get a more universal format for people to view this file and it just didn't happen.  I hope you can read this on whatever device you are using. 

I took a big risk yesterday by leading an interfaith worship service with my eyes covered.  My topic was about how sometimes we think we know about something just because we can see it.  I talked about how there is always more than we can "see" about the people and the situations around us.  I started to panic about an hour before the service started wondering what I had done to myself with this object lesson of having my eyes covered to prove a point.  I wouldn't be able to see my notes, the people in the audience or their response to some of the things I was presenting, the clock to know how much time I had left, or the ipod when it was time to share the music I had ready to play.  I was afraid.

Then, the service began and I was able to do what I had planned to do.  When it was over I actually felt like I had accomplished something amazing for myself.  I didn't let my fear defeat me.  The main thing about this feeling wasn't about whether or not the people at the service were impressed, it was about taking a risk and following through in spite of my momentary fear.

I doubt we can "see" clearly the full amount of faith and courage we have inside of ourselves, especially when we are in a fearful place.  That is what this chapter is about. 

Carry On!