What do we mean when we say fear? Anything that keeps you from inner peace!
Wikipedia says: Fear can be described with different terms in relation to the degree of fear that is experienced. It varies from mild caution to extreme phobia and paranoia. Fear is related to a number of additional cognitive and emotional states including worry, anxiety, terror, horror, panic, and dread. Experiences of fear are, by their very nature, impacting and, in this way, can remain in the unconscious mind long after exposure; where they may then manifest as nightmares.
A friend said to me the other day, “Fear has been the atmosphere on this Earth for many years.” I gasped at the truth and ramifications of this. We as one, were taught to beware vs. be aware.
Fear has been used as a mechanism which motivated and inspired us to move forward to bring out the better/higher of ourselves. Thankfully, there are now many more " well-being" ways to bring out our best. Fear... in essence... is becoming , if not already, obsolete. :o))))
Fear has been a Gatekeeper to the unknown. It stood at the doorway of every decision you have made in your life. It asked, “Are you sure you are making the best choice??????” It promised safety, by offing you its perspective of possible outcomes, then whispered..."You may not have thought of everything that could go wrong and then consistently reminded you of failings from the past. Never ever really being much help at all.
Fear’s vibrations sit on the line between here and there. Fear can only have the appearance of reality. Fear has no substance/truth, in the now moment. It only has the use of past memories and or probable futures to make It self seem real.. Fear teaches, to be more aware in the present moment.
Fears job was to show us who we are, by showing us who we are not. Thanks Fear!
Coaching Exercise:
Next time you notice feeling a little fear (worry, concern) take a BIG conscious breath and become familiar with the Moment you are in. The Fear Fades! Wait a little longer and then ideas you would not have thought of will come in to offer peace and solution.
Many Blessings, Dawnrose
"I am too afraid of God to be afraid of men." -- JOHN WESLEY
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” -- MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
"Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry.. all forms of fear.. are cause by too much future, and not enough presence. Guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, bitterness, and all forms of nonforgiveness are caused by too much past, and not enough presence. " -- ECKHART TOLLE
“Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness.” --JANE ADDAMS
Fear is a memory program! -- SOURCE
The opposite of fearful, is peaceful. --DAWNROSE
Fear lives by the interest and the focus put on it. --DAWNROSE
1st John 4:18 RKJV There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out (looses/evicts/exterminates) fear because fear has torment. He that fears is not (yet) made perfect in love. Proverbs 9:10 Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the Lord, there is strong confidence. Proverbs 29:25Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.