re: Three Rules for Developing Courage

BES-CN — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:47:33 GMT

It's great to develop courage and do what you fear. The problem that I'm seeing is that fear is all around us and that so many people are feeling not only their own fears, but those of everyone else. There are times that fear is a clue that there's something wrong or caution is needed, but more and more there seems to be a growing blanket of fear and free floating anxiety.

Fear is all around us. You feel it when you watch the news, of course. How can you not? Everything seems to be chaos. That’s when you’re aware of the fear, it’s in your face and incontrovertible. What about all the fear that’s impacting you without your awareness or knowledge?

Depression, anxiety, mood elevating drugs, suicide, road rage, escalating senseless violence and crime, these are symptoms of an ever-increasing breakdown in our energy fields due to the vibration of fear. We don’t even notice it because it is the norm.

When we are fearful, or open to the fear around us, our defenses begin to crumble. We are more and more at the mercy of those around us who would seek to control. By stepping out of that frequency, you come back to your normal, centered self and can withstand the thoughts, fears, desires of the people and world around you. You are in control again, no longer a victim of our times or your life and the people in it.

Next time you're anxious, fearful or worried, think about it, is this your fear? If not, you can choose to take steps to move out of, or deflect this fear. I've found a protective device that works! But I don't want to come off as an advertisement...and don't mean to be vaugh either. If you want to know more, just ask me and I'll share it. But the main thing is, be aware of what's really impacting you and you might be surprised.

re: Three Rules for Developing Courage

Jerry A — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:43:51 GMT

"Do the thing you fear" is risky advice if physical safety is involved, because fear is meant to warn us of danger. For years I refused to drive in heavy traffic despite strong pressure to "get over my fear" and do so. I didn't know why I was afraid, but I trusted there was a reason. I have since learned that my depth perception is faulty, and I could have caused a ghastly accident.

As a riding instructor I see people routinely place themselves and their horses in danger by doing things that are beyond their skill level or inherently unsafe. They remain afraid because the danger is real. They overcome fear by riding safely, while building skills and learning emergency procedures.

Fear serves a valuable purpose, and may reflect a sound intuition even when one cannot explain why. It would be irresponsible to encourage anyone to ignore a fear in any situation where there is potential danger. The article should have made that point chrystal clear.