The path to Tranquility (spring)
15. Facing fear bravely
Fear is a universal human feeling that almost everyone experiences. When
faced with unfamiliar things, pressure, risks, setbacks, or uncertainty about the future,
we all feel afraid and uneasy. Even brave people have fears, but they learn to
proactively face them and seize the opportunity to grow from them.
Fear is an emotional response and a protective mechanism given to us by nature. However, when fear becomes too intense, it can have negative effects on us, limiting our abilities and performance. At this point, we need to find the root of our fears, analyze the reasons for their production, and to find solutions.
The main reason for fear is a lack of true self-consciousness. For example, feeling regret over past failures indicates a lack of understanding of our past experiences, as we have not learned enough experience and lessons from them. Additionally, if we cannot deduce whether we are safe in the future, we lack knowledge of the future. Insufficient consciousness will cause us to lose our ability to act in the moment. This feeling of powerlessness becomes the cause of many fears and can also create an anxious personality.
We are more accepting of obvious fears, such as worries about aging and disease, and as we get older we mostly move from fear to acceptance. So is the fear of death. When we see enough deaths, we will stop fearing and move to acceptance. Because these life events are bound to happen.
It is human nature to pursue certainty, so uncertain situations can make us worry, leading to internal confusion and anxiety, making it difficult to think calmly. In the face of these worries, many people's habitual practice is self-comfort, or simply adopting an attitude of ignoring or avoiding them. But these practices or attitudes may lead to a series of problems. During moments of fear, even just a caring word from someone around, can cause us greater fear. Avoiding our inner situations being seen by others, will only make it worse.
Before seeking an effective solution, we must first understand that fear is a signal. We should pay attention to our current situation rather than overly focus on fear itself. However, we can also seek help from others, such as consulting with psychology professionals, to improve our current mental state.
Self-growth is an even more effective method for long-term improvement. Reading books on philosophy, psychology, economics, etc., and thinking deeply about the principles of life and doing things can effectively reduce fear. At the same time, through conversation, exercise, meditation and other methods, the tension caused by fear can also be effectively relieved.
Additionally, evaluating risks wisely can also reduce fear. When we transition from fear to bravely face situations, we must be prepared to take risks. Only when we are willing to pay the price for courage can we reduce regret and no longer fear failure.
Most importantly, to apply the results of daily thinking to life to improve our cognitive ability and consciousness. To overcome fears, we must not only see the problem but also see the opportunities and trends behind the problem. When we encounter difficulties, we should immediately seek solutions rather than imagine the possible aftermath of failure, which can improve our problem-solving abilities.
A positive mindset can help us maintain awareness through fear and constantly surpass ourselves in the process of growth. Actively understanding ourselves and predicting the future are key to increasing awareness and self-confidence and not letting fear take over our hearts.
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