Exercise #2:
I constantly experience resistance when it comes to moving forward. Besides that I'm pure lazy and that I procrastinate, I have faced additional resistance. I think the biggest source of my resistance is the reaction I receive when I tell friends and family of my choice. They are always so upset and try to discourage me from joining the services. To them, piloting is a dangerous career; let alone joining the services to obtain my goal. Therefore, it's hard for me to want to pursue a career that displeases all the people that matter most to me. I think the fear it reveals is survival fear. I hear about pilots getting laid off all the time and most airlines aren't currently hiring. I definitely have fear of not being able to find a well-paying job. The underlying message is just I need to be accepted. I want the approval of my loved ones to give me the courage and confidence to tackle my goals in life. I'm still in the process of getting through the resistance I face. But with time, I will come to terms with my choices and be comfortable.