By Toni Walker
One Sunday morning not long ago I was driving to church and I had to cut through what many people consider to be the "bad part of town." I have never personally experienced anything bad but I have heard stories. I have a very good friend from this side of town. She is a self-proclaimed God girl who does Christian motivation and comedy. So, that part of town can't be all bad, right?
I was about to test this theory.
As I was driving, I came across an older Blackman riding his bike. He had a grim expression on his face and I felt that momentarily pang of fear blossom in my chest.
It was at this point I had a choice. Surrender to the fear and be afraid to go this way again or try something different.
I chose to try something different.
I chose to be kind instead and not surrender to my fear.
I smiled and waved at the man. And then surprisingly he perked up with a big smile and gave me a giant full arm wave back.
I didn't know him and he didn't know me. We were just two people from the same city passing each other on the street. Together we shared a brief moment of kindness that helped to heal a cracked part of my soul.
I chose not to be afraid and it paid off.
What have you been fearing to do or say or experience that might possibly change everything in your life?
A single action. A tiny step forward. That's how it starts, right? I think we need to take more moments to be kind and more moments to step into our fear so we can experience the joys of this life.
Kick fear in the face. Make today a great one.
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