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Taking a leap into Faith and Fear

Anxiety. Moving in with new people in a community setting, for the goal of developing more in Krishna Consciousness. Leaving a comfortable flat, with convienient location I'm forced to rethink my priorities. My fear holds me back from making this brave decision. Will I regret it? Will i get ripped off? Is it a foolhardy move, from a logic standpoint? Then I must ask, what will
I gain, through priceless memories with the guys of the ashram, and what is the worst that could happen? Okay I could get evicted, have to rearrange my situation. So I'm still alive right?

Priorities. Living with devotees, how important is it? Priority for comfort and security or living with devotees? Up to priority. Material priorities are not as big for me now, I have changed. I need the guidance and help from. Fear, landlord, something goes wrong? Will I lose caravan? Unlikely. But if it happens it happens, this is my move and I'll be brave and take a leap.

Doubts again. I will be left in a bad material position. Out in the cold with no security. But I have options if it doesn't work out.  Whats the worst it can do? Life should have less safety nets, more freedom, we chain to anxiety and fear and are controlled by it. Desire to flee comes from fear.

Mind is controlled by fear, but there is a bigger force, my intelligence. Rise above fear. Be practical, 200 per week bills will have to work for me. My priorities say it must. So it will. 

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