Embracing Your Fear to overcome fear seems like a paradox, doesn’t it?
And that’s exactly what this idea is: a paradox.
A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.
– Definition by Google of Paradox.
Have you ever felt afraid? Felt like deep down something dreadful would happen any moment now.
When something is going amazing in your life, you feel happy. And you think this situation is the best you could ever be in.
And just then something reaches from the deep recess of your mind, a fear that keeps you at night.
Like powerful men driven corrupt by power, a certain fear slowly drives you mad.
A fear that corrupts your behaviour because you let your fear control you.
The Monster Within
For the time humans have been around, there has been a great history of violence between us.
While this nature of being violent is often regarded as the monster within us.
There are two types of monsters within you:
- The Self-Destructive Monster.
- The Self-Improvement Monster.
In this article, The monster which I refer to is The Self-Improvement Monster.
Your Get to choose which monster you want to embrace.
Because like the default setting in a phone, our default monster is the Self-Destructive Monster.
So Choose Wisely!
Why Embracing Fear Is Scary?
Because Fear Itself Paralyzes our senses. We, Humans, are complex creatures.
And this complexity has helped us to survive so far.
This survival instinct is in overdrive when fear is given control of our minds after a particular threshold.
Fear can be divided into two aspects:
- Physical Threat.
- Psychological Threat.
- We run from things we are afraid of.
- The age-old, flight and fight response is activated.
- Embracing Fear means coming face to face the very thing which scares you to your core.
- It means that you are going to be afraid and that thought starts to scare us before even facing our fears.
The fear of death: the unique fear which encompasses both mind and body.
- Fear of death is a good motivator to survive. It has inspired changes in self and among groups.
- Fear of dying is a predicament that almost the entire human race shares.
There is also the fear of rejection:
- This fear is of the psychological aspect.
People who suffer from Urbach-Wiethe illness, a rare hereditary condition that can cause amygdala injury, cannot feel fear.
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Why do We Fear?
We fear because of our survival instinct – plain and simple.
Quote: “The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
-Nelson Mandela
Fear is an intensely unpleasant emotion responding to perceiving or recognizing danger or threat.
Fear causes physiological changes that may produce behavioural reactions such as mounting an aggressive response or fleeing the threat – Definition by Wikipedia.
The ability to be afraid is a component of human nature, despite the fact that many fears are learnt.
Numerous studies have revealed that some phobias—like those related to animals or heights—are far more prevalent than others.
- These phobias are easy to induce in a lab.
- This phenomenon is known as preparedness.
Because if you think about it, early humans that were quick to fear dangerous situations were more likely to survive and reproduce.
- Preparedness is theorized to be a genetic effect resulting from natural selection.
Embracing Fear – How To?
It’s time to face your fears on National Face Your Fears Day, which takes place each year on the second Tuesday of October.
Did you know?
Identify your fears
- Identifying your worries is the first step towards overcoming them. Consider what scares you and why for a while.
- Fears can be expressed in writing to help you make sense of your feelings and thoughts.
Challenge negative beliefs
- Many phobias are rooted in unfavourable presumptions or preconceptions(an idea we hold to be true in our minds).
- Asking yourself if they are true or if there is evidence to the contrary will help you challenge these ideas.
Take small steps
- It may take some time to face your concerns gradually.
- Start by making baby steps towards overcoming your phobias, such as attempting something new or participating in an awkward discussion.
Practice self-compassion
- It can be challenging to face your fears, so it’s crucial to treat yourself nicely as you go.
- Acknowledge your efforts and advancement while being patient with yourself to cultivate self-compassion.
Seek support
- Facing your fears can be easier with the support of others.
- Consider talking to a trusted friend or family member, or seeking the help of a therapist or counselor.
Celebrate your successes
- As you face your fears and make progress, celebrate your successes.
- Recognize your achievements, no matter how small they may seem.
Embracing your fears can be a powerful tool for personal growth and development.
And by doing these things, you can develop your ability to face your anxieties and improve your emotional well-being and resilience.
Embracing Fear To Unlock Your Full Potential
Embracing fear can be one of the most powerful tools for unlocking your full potential.
- We all have a “monster” within us – fears and insecurities that hold us back from reaching our goals and living our best lives.
But instead of trying to bury these fears, we can learn to embrace them and use them as fuel for personal growth.
Remember, a warrior does not give up what he loves. Find the love in what you do or want to do.
“Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.”
– Karl Von Clausewitz
We can develop greater resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness by facing our fears head-on.
- The key is to approach our fears with a mindset of curiosity and exploration, rather than avoidance.
So don’t be afraid to unleash your inner monster – it might just be the key to unlocking your true potential.
If you want to be the Better Warrior, embracing fear is a step to becoming the person you deserve to be.
So which fear will you embrace first? Let us know in the comments!
