#evolutionoffear

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#fear #evolutionOfFear #threats #selfEsteem #thoughts #failing #mindfulness #meditation #zenwords #benjaminHardy Human-beings have an embedded fight-or-flight reaction to threat. For most of human history, we were exposed to physical threats constantly. However, now that our physical environment is quite safe, our threats have shifted from external to internal. Now, rather than worrying about being killed by a tiger, you’re worried about your self-esteem. You’re worried about what people think about you. You’re worried about not being good enough. You’re worried about offending other people. You’re worried about failing. — Benjamin Hardy