Don’t Let Fear Crush Compassion

by | Dec 24, 2012 | Compassion, Fear, Kindness

When you fear other people, it’s difficult to feel empathy. It doesn’t matter which kind of fear moves you, it’s probably misguided. As Mark Twain once said, “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them have never...

Intelligent Courage

by | Nov 30, 2012 | Compassion, Fear, Kindness

Fearing the unfamiliar is an instinct that helped early humans survive. Steering clear of unknown plants and unrecognized people helped them avoid potential danger. Now that humans have a broader knowledge base and more security, the ability to distinguish between the...

Unfelt Feelings Create Anxiety

by | Oct 29, 2012 | Awareness, Conscious, Fear, Peace

If you have a strong sense of impending doom or even a nagging feeling that something’s wrong, you’re suffering from anxiety. This results from feelings that haven’t been felt. Thinking about what’s bothering you is very different from actually...

Fear is Scary

by | Oct 18, 2012 | Attention, Fear

Focusing on your fears feeds them and stops you from fully experiencing your life right now. Worrying about your financial situation, physical security or worst-case scenarios keeps you thinking about the future. This reduces your ability to embrace life fully. Most...

Fear in Perspective

by | Oct 9, 2012 | Fear, Focus, Relax

Fear is appropriate when you’re in a dangerous situation and need a powerful response that snaps you into action. But this emotion most often manifests itself as a fear of failure or looking foolish. These have little to do with real danger. This more common...