We are all scared of something. Heights, roller coasters, small spaces – you name it. We all have fears.
The question isn’t what are you scared of, but why. Why are you scared?
I recently started reading The War of Art, a novel written by Steven Pressfield. The author focuses his attention on resistance and fear, and asks this same question that I pose to you: Why are you scared?
I guess it’s human nature to be scared of something. It’s a feeling that we can’t really explain, no matter how powerful or overwhelming it may seem.
I’ve got my own fears – Heights, roller coasters, losing loved ones. Why I’m scared of these things, I have no idea. But they freak me out so much, that I would start crying just for them not to come true.
We are all scared of something. In our eyes, fear is a negative thing. But, what if it wasn’t?
We wouldn’t fear something unless it held some sort of significance in our lives. For example, public speaking is a common fear that most people have, but it helps people communicate and become confident talking in front of a group of people. Communication and the ability to express oneself is daunting, but it’s a life skill we all need to learn.
In the end, we shouldn’t see fear as a negative thing. It’s a significant thing that’ll change your life for better or worse, and it’s up to us whether we face our fears, or back away from what will truly transform our lives.