Posts Tagged ‘fear’

Ending Terror

Friday, April 19th, 2013

Terror is extreme fear. Fear is the anticipation of pain in the future rather than pain itself (in the present). Fear and what people do or do not do (especially to or for themselves or others) because of fear is usually more harmful and debilitating than any pain anticipated or actually experienced – be it real or imaginary. Regardless of whether or not pain is anticipated or unexpected, preventable or unavoidable, most people can handle and cope with far more than they may believe. Pain may not be a choice – but often suffering is. Fear is a loss of faith – and more the opposite of love than hate.

The intent of “terrorism” is NOT to kill, wound, or destroy but to make people afraid – and thus easier to attack, manipulate, and control. Fear often causes people to harm themselves (and others) far more than any attack ever could.

One way to end “terrorism” is simply to stop being be afraid – and deal with what is occurring now rather than fearing what could happen in the future. (more…)

Are Carrots Sticks?

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

Most people seem to respond more to negative input than positive.

Moving away from pain and loss is apparently often more motivating than moving toward pleasure and gain. Most people seem to play no to lose than play to win. (more…)

The Error of Terror

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Just being made aware that we are “vulnerable to attack” does not constitute a “terrorist act”. (more…)

Love, Hate, and Fear

Friday, March 12th, 2010

It is sometimes said that there is a thin line between love and hate. Both are powerful, strongly felt emotions – you’d think might not have much else in common. Yet, it is not uncommon for people to come to love who or what they once hated or to hate who or what they once loved.

The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference, apathy, and fear! In most ways, anything that is NOT love is a “call” (and need) for it. Yet, where and when there is fear (or hate), it often seems as if there is no room for love – no matter how much it may be needed (or desired). (more…)

Run for your life?

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Evolution is inevitable, but to evolve often involves some discomfort.

Comfort Zones are often not all that “comfortable”. Perhaps a better term might be Familiar Zones. What is familiar is like home. Home is where people usually like to go and return to – especially when they are tired and/or just want to relax and be less “conscious” for a while. What we consider home is in many ways just a habit. (more…)