Fear
BBC- Why does fear seem to hold so much power over my choices and decisions, dominating various aspects of my life- Stephen
Three voices in my head The past me- The future me and the Present me
Scarab, with its sly whispers, casts shadows on the path. "What if you fail?" Be afraid it
Phoenix, listening to Scarb fears , added fuel to the fears, painting vivid pictures of worst-case scenarios.
Zeneth the current you saying Fear," they declared, "you are not my master. I choose courage over apprehension,
Stress Response: Fear triggers the body's stress response,
- Impact on the Brain: Prolonged fear and stress can affect the structure and function of the brain Train your mind to see fear as a challenge, not a threat
- Suppression of the Immune System: Chronic fear weakens the immune system, Courage strengthens immunity; fear weakens defenses. Choose courage
- Sleep Disturbances: Fear and anxiety often contribute to sleep disturbances.
- Digestive Issues: Fear can negatively impact the digestive system, Confront fear, embrace calm
- Negative Impact on Mental Health:
- Living in constant fear can significantly reduce overall life satisfaction and hinder personal and professional growth.
- Impaired Decision-Making: Fear can cloud judgment and impair decision-making abilities.
1. Acknowledging fear is the first step to mastering courage:
2. Embrace the present moment; fear loses its grip when you anchor in the now and this becomes your focus
3. Practice Deep Breathing: Breathe deeply, exhale fear; in each breath
4. Body Scan Meditation: body scan meditation, unravels the knots of anxiety
5. Label Your Thoughts with clarity, for in naming them, you diminish their power, paving the way for courage to take root
6. Practice non-judgmental awareness. Avoid labeling your fear as "good" or "bad." Instead, observe it with curiosity and openness. This attitude can create a more compassionate relationship with your own emotions.
7. Ground Yourself in the Senses: fears fade when you immerse in the present, feeling the world around you with mindful awareness
8. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR):
You must remember Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself as Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear and our Fear is only as deep as our mind allows
