Fears, our innate fear , our insecurities all guide our decisions in life. Most of the time we are not even aware that we are guided by our fears in making decisions.Nothing can be more emancipating than freedom from fear. The crippling, stunting emotion that is devil in action, Fear of loss, loss of someone close, of life, of self-esteem, of trust, of our comfort zone.
Everyday, the bravest of us,stare straight in the eyes of fear and go on with our lives with head straight up. Others just pretend to shut their eyes and pretend that the looming cloud just doesn't exist. And without even acknowledging the presence of fear, how can we even expect to tackle it?
Most of our fears are irrational other than the fear of non existence. I believe fear of death is rational to a certain extent - death symbolizing the end - and to be aware that we are not in control of when and how our presence on earth will end, can be intimidating for the most of us and more so for people who believe they control their destiny. Our decisions to participate in risky adventures, trying to defy the presence of death, is just a way to dare it.
Fear of commitment, fear of rejection , of being ridiculed, fear of being betrayed all cast their shadow on how we relate to others, creating suspicions, mistrusts and unnecessary complications. Take out fear from the equation of relationships and we are ready to live life fully. Faith, the unrealistic hope in the good turn of events is the perfect antidote to fear. Faith in something larger than us, faith in our own power , brings an acceptance that most of our fears are based on our own insecurities.
Resisting change, resisting growing up, are again part of our own defense mechanism to deal with that nagging doubt that makes us weak.
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