Scared Shitless, almost. Overcoming Your Fear

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Yesterday, on Facebook I made it known that I went and saw a new scary movie out called, “Paranormal Activity.” This movie is highly touted as being one of the scariest movies ever (yeah, marketing, I know lol).  I myself am not a scary movie fan by any means, and rarely… rarely ever see them; I had thought it was very likely that I might end up cowering over in fear.  However I made the decision to go for this very reason, because I was afraid and was curious about the preconceived notions I had.

In my opinion, in accordance with my personal taste and preference, the movie bombed and was not that scary.  It was funny how big I made the potential fear out to be, as if forecasting the unknown as being soooo, soooo fearful.  Do you notice that same pattern in your own life, believing from time to time that the unknown is terrifying, or facing your fears is too scary?  I know I have, many a times.   The majority of the actual fear we experience, is almost – if not all, entirely made up in our mind before we actually experience the moment we dread.  With our past beliefs and experiences, defining what’s right and what’s wrong, good and bad, and funny or fearful, this all leads to our expectation of the future as it limits us from taking the steps necessary to make meaningful progress now.   Below is a Facebook response to someone who asked “Why would you put that crap in your head, it isnt exactly edifying?”

My Response…

The only real power it has over my true being, is the power I allow it to have. I didn’t go into the situation with an expectation to carry it with me when I left. That would only create suffering. I knew it would be an experience, and only that, an experience. Everything else, is just commentary of the mind.

“Why would I put that crap in my head, it isn’t edifying?” What’s edifying, is what you take from it. Not the “it” in itself. If we see other “things” as edifying, then we chase that which edifies. Missing out on the opportunity to understand, the edification truly comes from within us, our ability to interpret life that is consistent with truth, with love. When you stop chasing, you realize what you’ve been searching for this whole time, which is your true nature.

We separate ourselves from our true power and authority, by placing the power in such things as movies, music, seminars, books, people, etc, etc, etc. We become trapped as we believe the wholeness of our being is weak, and our strength is “out there, rather than in here.”  All the goodness you see “out there,” is truly an expression of the whole self you already are, we have just been deceived to observe otherwise.

Quick Note…

Yes, there is the sensation of fear that comes from the natural human reaction to protect oneself and preserve life; which is accompanied by an adrenaline rush.  But remember, this is a reaction that only last for seconds, the continuous state of this human instinct is to created suffering; dragged out by our thoughts and expectations.   People often times get addicted to this state of being because it makes them feel alive, giving them a sense of identity brought on by the excitement created; therefore they might chase it.

Did you find genuine value within this post? If you did, then most likely you know someone else who will as well. I invite you to share the goodness!
Namaste -Tigmonk