People are too often ruled by fear, which prevents them from fully experiencing life. Does anyone else besides me believe this to be true? Are many of us afraid of rejection, physical or mental anguish or pain to the point that we hold ourselves back and do not give ourselves up to the moment. I know I am guilty. I am working on conquering my fears. Too many years being dependent saps the will be independent.
One step at a time.
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Re:Fear and life
Date: 2008/05/09 02:05
By: Angel
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I agree with you Bikerhen. I think there are many people who are so afraid of rejection, or physical or emotional pain, that they let it dictate their lives. Instead going after something they really want, they sit back and live with what they have. I guess for some people it's easier to always wonder 'what might have been' instead of actually knowing the truth and taking that risk. I too am working on overcoming some similar fears.
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Re:Fear and life
Date: 2008/05/16 20:16
By: Belle
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I agree with the prior posters. Many people are too afraid of rejection to let go and live in the moment. By doing so, they may be depriving themselves of true happiness. I think it's partly due to a natural defense mechanism. Just like we try to avoid physical pain, we also try to avoid mental/emotional pain as well.
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Re:Fear and life
Date: 2008/05/21 06:34
By: dnlewis
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Yes, I suffer from this badly. I have missed out on so many opportunities, and I am too afraid of failing. I am afraid of someone laughing at me. I have so many ideas and I want to express myself, but I won't allow myself the freedom and it feels like I'm holding everything in. The only way I freely express myself is through writing, but I trying to build confidence back up and finally break out of my shell.
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