#facingyourfears

[cheerfulnihilismqualitysuffering]

Big just tried to use the "I'm a teenager, I have angst" excuse with me.

No way, buddy. It's a reason, not an excuse. If you know the reason, and are capable of being honest about your feelings, I can help you troubleshoot. We are solution oriented.

Eventually he admitted that he was just reluctant to do an activity that he was unfamiliar with. Instead of just shrugging and saying "I don't want to."

So then I could talk to him about facing his fears, that humans are literally designed to figure out difficult problems and if you just avoid things that are unfamiliar out of fear, your life will become very small and confining, and in this way we can create our own prison of fear and shame.

Shame, saving face, trying to project an image of cool nonchalance or competence where there is none -- only ends in tears. And there's always collateral damage.

Authenticity, open communication, and feeling your feelings but also knowing how to operate at your growth edge, the boundaries of your comfort zone, are the way out of that self-created prison.

The funny part is that this was about playing DnD with his cousins 😅.

[by-flwrchld]

“In our dear peril”

I need to learn how to talk about you and feel you in a more positiVe way. The more I see myself, the more yoU are there. I can’t yet fuLly notice, but you’re there. I study you like a disorder of miNe, something I must not have. But of course, you bElong to everybody, including me. You make everyone better. I admire you in others

Every expression of my actions is against you because I want to keep you in me. Like a prisoneR always on the edge of being free from your insecure cage. I can’t help but keep you hidden from everyone else. The more I do that, the thicker and taller my wAlls get. Why am I so afraid of showing you to others. You are as part of me as of them. Or maybe you Belong more with me than with them.  I was never able to externalIze you...

I can't have you as my flaw anymore. I beLieve you can help the most powerful version of myself concretize itself. I must allow us to walk sade by sIde. I'm sorry it took me so long to have the courage to even noTice you in me.

You are me.

A disguised communication. A combination of bold letters. A hidden identification.

[wheellifestories]

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[brehliemaryann-blog1]

Recovery Thoughts: Day 86 of 362

I've noticed that I get really uncomfortable when people touch me or get really close to me while I'm eating. In the depths of my eating disorder I only ever felt comfortable eating when I was alone because it was almost as if I saw eating in itself as a dirty act or a sign of weakness. Having others see me and touch me while doing something that I used to think made me "weak", "gluttonous" or "piglike" is still really difficult. However, I have noticed that the only thing that helps to overcome this discomfort and fear is purposefully putting yourself in those situations more often.

[freelychiefearthquake]

Facing Religious Fears and Overcoming Irrational Fears and Limitations

Facing Religious Fears and Overcoming Irrational Fears and LimitationsDo you ever question your religious beliefs? We know that fears are limitations if not challenged, yet facing religious fears is hard. Let's explore how to identify, confront, and rise above these boundaries. Religion masquerades as a social institution of peace and solace. In reality, it is based on manipulation through fear.

[freelychiefearthquake]

Facing Religious Fears and Overcoming Irrational Fears and Limitations

Facing Religious Fears and Overcoming Irrational Fears and LimitationsDo you ever question your religious beliefs? We know that fears are limitations if not challenged, yet facing religious fears is hard. Let's explore how to identify, confront, and rise above these boundaries. Religion masquerades as a social institution of peace and solace. In reality, it is based on manipulation through fear. These fears are rooted in ancient religious myths and superstitions. They hinder personal growth. Overcoming irrational fears and limitations is the path to a more enlightened perspective.

Our Fears Are Limitations If Not Challenged

Scientists debate whether fear exists solely in the mind or whether it is a repeatable, measurable phenomenon. For example, fear of heights is common. Most people do not fear the high place itself; they fear falling from it. In other words, falling poses a danger, not just the height alone. People rarely mention gravity when explaining why heights feel scary. Religion can act like an invisible force in a similar way. Hidden rules can look harmless, but they can trigger intense anxiety or guilt that blocks life. Remember the phrase fears are limitations if not challenged and use it as a guide. Challenging fear does not mean attacking people. Challenging fear means asking what feels true and what merely scares you into obedience. Culture and Early Learning Shape Fear Different places teach different dangers. A child raised near snakes will learn to recognize certain sounds and respond quickly to them. A child raised in a city will not react the same way to those jungle sounds. Habits are formed from the experiences people have daily. Religious habits work the same way. People repeat prayers, rituals, and stories until those actions become automatic. Humans have a built-in survival switch: fight, flight, or freeze. That 3-F response can attach to many things.

[freelychiefearthquake]

Facing Religious Fears and Overcoming Irrational Fears and Limitations

Do you ever question your religious beliefs? We know that fears are limitations if not challenged, yet facing religious fears is hard. Let's explore how to identify, confront, and rise above these boundaries. Religion masquerades as a social institution of peace and solace. In reality, it is based on manipulation through fear. These fears are rooted in ancient religious myths and superstitions. They hinder personal growth. Overcoming irrational fears and limitations is the path to a more enlightened perspective.

Our Fears Are Limitations If Not Challenged

Scientists debate whether fear exists solely in the mind or whether it is a repeatable, measurable phenomenon. For example, fear of heights is common. Most people do not fear the high place itself; they fear falling from it. In other words, falling poses a danger, not just the height alone. People rarely mention gravity when explaining why heights feel scary. Religion can act like an invisible force in a similar way. Hidden rules can look harmless, but they can trigger intense anxiety or guilt that blocks life. Remember the phrase fears are limitations if not challenged and use it as a guide. Challenging fear does not mean attacking people. Challenging fear means asking what feels true and what merely scares you into obedience. Culture and Early Learning Shape Fear Different places teach different dangers. A child raised near snakes will learn to recognize certain sounds and respond quickly to them. A child raised in a city will not react the same way to those jungle sounds. Habits are formed from the experiences people have daily. Religious habits work the same way. People repeat prayers, rituals, and stories until those actions become automatic. Humans have a built-in survival switch: fight, flight, or freeze. That 3-F response can attach to many things. Over time, some people link it to religious rules or ideas.

[freelychiefearthquake]

Our Fears Are Limits — Ten Common and Obscure Irrational Fears of Religion

Join us for an adventure. Let's explore the top ten common and obscure irrational fears of religion. This journey will give you insight into fears that come from religion. Our fears are limits if we don't challenge them. Conquering irrational fears is key to personal growth.Religion masquerades as a social institution of peace and solace. In reality, it is the breeding ground for irrational fears. These fears are rooted in ancient religious myths and superstitions. They still hinder personal growth and perpetuate limited perspectives in our modern world. It's time to break free from these fears and embrace a more enlightened perspective.What is Fear?There's no consensus about what we fear. Scientists disagree on whether fear is a psychological construct or a discoverable event. (1)For example, many people have a fear of heights. What they actually fear is falling from a high place. They don't fear the high place itself. That is an important distinction. They fear the effects of gravity, which causes them to fall.But, if you ask the same people who are afraid of heights if they are afraid of gravity, they will say no. They don't understand that gravity is the culprit behind their fear of high places.Religion is a lot like gravity. It is the true culprit behind your deepest fears. Our fears are limits if we do not challenge them. So, let's start challenging some fears. Read the full article