Refusing to jump into the pool of fear

Refusing to jump into the pool of fear

Refusing to live controlled by the damaging impacts of the situation

Refusing to NOT be me

How can this be acceptance? I'm asked.

I accept that fear is present and I stay accepting it one breath at a time

I accept the possibilites and consequences refusing to see them exclusively

I accept the invitations fear brings and refuse to ignore the precious gifts it offers

But if you are refusing, how is this accepting?

I accept that I'm refusing, accepting what is here, what is real now.

I accept I feel fear, this is mine, my experience, my meaning

I accept this moment and all the information and opportunities it brings

Refusing to jump into the pool of fear

Refusing to let it control my entire existence

Refusing to not be here fully