Pretending Not to be Afraid

One of my favorite songs from Rogers and Hammerstein's The King and I , was whenever I feel afraid, I hold myself erect, and whistle a happy tune so no one will suspect I'm afraid. I emulated that behavior for years.

Another favorite was Julie Andrew's words I have confidence in confidence

What will this day be like?

I wonder

What will my future be?

I wonder

It could be so exciting

To be out in the world

To be free!

My heart should be wildly rejoicing

Oh, what's the matter with me?

I've always longed for adventure

To do the things I've never dared

Now here I'm facing adventure

Then why am I so scared?

A captain with seven children

What's so fearsome about that?

Oh, I must stop these doubts, all these worries

If I don't, I just know I'll turn back!

I must dream of the things I am seeking

I am seeking the courage I lack

The courage to serve them with reliance

Face my mistakes without defiance

Show them I'm worthy

And while I show them

I'll show me!

So let them bring on all their problems

I'll do better than my best

I have confidence

With each step I am more certain

Everything will turn out fine

I have confidence

The world can all be mine!

They'll have to agree

I have confidence in me

I have confidence in sunshine

I have confidence in rain

I have confidence that spring will come again!

Besides, which you see

I have confidence in me!

Strength doesn't lie in numbers

Strength doesn't lie in wealth

Strength lies in nights of peaceful slumbers

When you wake up, wake up! It's healthy!

All I trust I leave my heart to

All I trust becomes my own!

I have confidence in confidence alone

Oh, help

I have confidence in confidence alone!

Besides, which you see

I have confidence in me!

Here is another song that has touched my soul and given me courage to go forward:

One more song on being afraid:

You shall cross the barren desert

But you shall not die of thirst

You shall wander far in safety

Though you do not know the way

You shall speak your words in foreign lands

And all will understand

You shall see the face of God and live

Be not afraid

I go before you always

Come follow me

And I will give you rest

Blessed are your poor, for the kingdom shall be theirs

Blessed are you that weep and mourn

For one day you shall laugh

And if wicked men insult and hate you all because of me

Blessed, blessed are you

Be not afraid

I go before you always

Come follow me

And I will give you rest

Be not afraid

I go before you always

Come follow me

And I will give you rest

Be not afraid

I go before you always

Come follow me

And I will give you rest

Songwriters: John Michael Talbot

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