“Do not fear” isn’t quite right. It’s kind of like saying, do not breathe. “No fear” doesn’t work either. That’s just false bravado. It’s more like, “Do not fear the fear.”
How not to hold back? Realize that there’s nothing wrong with you, nothing wrong with fear or being fearful. Lean in, explore and pay attention. Spend time with it. Become intimate with fear.
Do what scares you. Risk everything. Leap.
Smile at fear.
Lightly, holding hands
Excitement charges the air
Talk of life and love
And heartache and taking stands
We revel in little cares
How time slows, lost in a kiss
How fragile glances dance
Not over but through
A river to wade
Neck deep, straining for air
Just the sight of morning dew
Tears fall, an emotional cascade
Drowning in the loss of a love so rare
But, love lost isn’t true
Transformed, it never fades
Friends for life, if you dare
Embrace what’s new, let go too
See the bonds forever made
Find joy in the love that’s there