Overcoming Fear: 5 Spiritual Steps to Move Forward with Trust

Fear shows up in many ways — hesitation, self-doubt, overthinking, procrastination, or that quiet feeling of being stuck right at the edge of something new.

In my work, fear is one of the most common energies I see. And here’s the truth most people don’t hear often enough:

Fear isn’t a sign that something is wrong.

It’s often a sign that something is ready to change.

From a spiritual and energetic perspective, fear tends to arise when we are crossing an inner threshold. The nervous system senses unfamiliar territory, the mind looks for certainty, and the soul is asking us to trust something deeper.

Here are five spiritual steps to help you work with fear — not fight it — so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

1. Name the Fear Without Judgment

Fear gains power when it stays vague.

Instead of pushing it away, gently name it:

• Fear of being seen

• Fear of failing

• Fear of succeeding

• Fear of outgrowing an old version of yourself

When you name fear without judging it, you shift from being consumed by it to observing it. Awareness alone begins to soften its grip.

Practice:

Place one hand on your heart and say silently:

“I see you. You’re allowed to be here — but you’re not in charge.”

2. Ground the Body Before the Mind

Fear is not just a thought pattern — it’s a body-based response.

If the nervous system doesn’t feel safe, the mind will stay in protection mode. Grounding brings your energy back into the present moment, where fear has far less influence.

Simple grounding practice:

• Sit with both feet on the floor

• Take three slow breaths into the belly

• Imagine roots extending from your feet into the earth

This signals safety to your system and creates the conditions for clarity.

3. Ask: “What Is This Fear Protecting Me From?”

Fear often believes it’s helping you.

Instead of resisting it, get curious:

• Is it protecting an old identity?

• Is it guarding a past experience?

• Is it trying to keep you in the familiar?

When you listen instead of resist, fear often relaxes — because it’s finally being acknowledged.

4. Shift from Control to Trust

Fear thrives on control.

The soul thrives on trust.

Spiritual growth doesn’t require having all the answers — it asks you to take the next aligned step without forcing certainty.

Try reframing this question:

• Instead of “What if this goes wrong?”

• Ask “What if this is guiding me exactly where I need to go?”

5. Take One Aligned Action

You don’t need to feel fearless to move forward.

You only need to take one aligned step.

Fear loosens its grip through action — not pressure, but intuitive movement.

Aligned action might look like:

• Asking for support

• Booking a conversation

• Speaking your truth once

• Allowing yourself to be guided

Momentum builds trust. Trust quiets fear

Kundalini Kriya to Release Fear & Restore Inner Safety

Fear often lives in the nervous system and along the spine. This gentle Kundalini kriya helps release stored fear, regulate the body, and reconnect you to a sense of inner stability and trust.

Practice this when fear feels loud, when you’re facing a decision, or anytime you want to reset your energy.

1. Tune In (1 minute)

Sit comfortably with a tall spine.

Bring your palms together at the heart center.

Inhale deeply and chant silently or out loud:

Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo (3 times)

This helps shift you from mental noise into inner guidance.

2. Ego Eradicator (2–3 minutes)

This classic Kundalini posture clears fear-based thinking and strengthens the nervous system.

Sit with arms raised at a 60-degree angle

Curl fingers into fists, thumbs pointing upward

Begin Breath of Fire (rapid, rhythmic breathing through the nose)

If Breath of Fire is new or feels intense:

Slow the breath

Or breathe deeply through the nose instead

Silently affirm:

“I am safe to move forward.”

To close, inhale deeply, hold briefly, then exhale and lower the arms.

3. Seated Spinal Flex (2 minutes)

This movement releases tension stored along the spine, where fear often lodges.

Hold your knees or shins

Inhale as you arch the spine forward

Exhale as you round the spine back

Move gently, staying connected to your breath.

4. Fear-Release Meditation (3–5 minutes)

Sit still.

Place one hand on the heart and one on the lower belly.

Breathe slowly and deeply.

With each exhale, imagine fear draining out of the body.

With each inhale, invite in calm, grounded energy.

Repeat silently:

“I trust myself. I trust the timing of my life.”

5. Close & Integrate (1 minute)

Take one final deep breath.

Notice any shift — physical, emotional, or energetic.

Fear may not disappear completely, but its intensity often softens when the body feels supported.

A Final Reflection

Fear is not a sign you’re off path.

Often, it’s a sign you’re standing right at the doorway of your next expansion.

When you meet fear with awareness, grounding, curiosity, trust, and embodied action, it becomes a guide — not a barrier.

Ready for Support?

In Soul Alignment Sessions, we work directly with the energetic and nervous-system roots of fear — clearing stored patterns, restoring regulation, and reconnecting you to your inner guidance.

You’re invited to:

• Join Sacred Soul Sessions for guided group support

• Explore 1:1 Soul Alignment Sessions

• Or book a Clarity Call to explore what support feels right for you

  
  

Fear doesn’t need to disappear for your life to expand.

You just need to stop letting it lead.

Much love, Laura