Buongiorno from Italy! We’re now in Italy, specifically in Rome and have started our adventure, and it has been a dream until now. We’ve enjoyed ourselves and have talked, gossiped, and talked some more until our mouths have started paining, but the stories have not yet stopped. We still have a few more days and stops to go before we end the trip and go our separate ways. 

British spiritual teacher and author Jeff Foster’s post reframes the commonly held belief that fear is something purely negative. Instead of viewing fear as a threat to avoid, he suggests we see it as a signpost, a guide or signal that can point us toward areas in our life where growth, healing, or change is needed. Fear often arises when we’re stepping outside of our comfort zone, facing the unknown, or confronting painful truths. In this sense, it can serve a valuable purpose. Rather than being the enemy, fear can show us where we are holding back, what matters deeply to us, or where old wounds still influence our behaviour. 

By calling fear a “signpost,” Foster invites us to get curious about our fears. What are they pointing to? Is there a part of ourselves we’re avoiding? Is there something important we want, but we’re afraid to go after it? When we examine fear with compassion instead of resistance, it becomes a teacher rather than an obstacle. Ultimately, this quote encourages us to move through fear, not around it. It’s a reminder that fear, when approached mindfully, can guide us toward greater self-awareness, courage, and transformation.

I don’t have time to write more because I am getting called to start our day, so I will leave with this promise that I will share a more detailed post soon. Take care and stay positive!