What are you afraid of?

Are you afraid of existence? Do you fear that existence is against you and no matter what you do there is this thing called reality that is always changing and intent upon defeating everything you do?

Did you know that existence is what it is. It has no mind of its own and it is totally oblivious to you. It can’t aim at you, try to harm you or do anything to you whatsoever. Of course, sometimes things don’t go your way but that’s not intended to hurt you; it’s just chance or bad planning. Try better planning.

Are you afraid of what people think? Do you fear that no matter what you do or say someone will be offended or critical of you?

Did you know that most people don’t think of you most of the time? Those who do may be too critical, but then that’s because they are too critical of most people they know. The minds of others don’t create reality just as your mind doesn’t create reality. Their minds are passive and most of them have bad judgment. They can’t think something about you and make it so; so why worry what others think? There is only reality and the mind is a passive participant. 

Are you afraid of dying? Do you fear that something terrible will happen when you die, something so sinister and evil that you will have no control over it? 

Did you know that fear of death could cause you to die? It will cause you to live your life always afraid of something bad coming around the corner. Waking up every day and thinking this is the day you will die will make every day but one a disappointment. Death has nothing to do with life. Why not focus on life and living and loving and trying to stay healthy.

Are you afraid that you will fail? Do you think you don’t have the mental efficacy to do the correct thing or that you will be defeated by a mindless dragon?

Did you know that failure is an opportunity to learn, to evaluate what you might have done wrong and it can give you valuable lessons for eventually succeeding.

Are you afraid of success? Do you fear that once you are successful you will do something so wrong that you will throw away your success and descend into a life of failure?

Did you know that success is a sign that you are doing things right and it provides a platform for more success and security. If you have achieved success, you are rare. Enjoy it.

Are you afraid of yourself? Do you fear that you must be doing something objectionable no matter what you do? Do you have some voice in your head telling you to stop, be careful, don’t go forward because someone once called you selfish and greedy and self-important?

Did you know that when you are constantly watching yourself, you are not watching the world and learning the things you need to know to be a better person? Never let negative thoughts stop you from achieving your values and desire for the good. Get out of your chair and do something for yourself and you’ll learn to enjoy your self.

So, what are you afraid of?

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